Lead Engineer

We’re searching for a Lead Engineer -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will be responsible for responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising assigned activities of the Facilities Operation's Department and services functions which are necessary in maintaining the physical structures, HVAC, mechanical, electrical systems, utilities, and grounds of the hospital in an operative and safe working condition. This position is also responsible for safety training of maintenance personnel in operations and maintenance of all buildings, structures, and equipment. 


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Job Duties & Responsibilities 
•    Administers and supervises the predictive and preventive maintenance programs to ensure the uninterrupted operation of the entire hospital, monitoring its application to assure maximum effectiveness and provides appropriate documentation of it. 
•    Reports daily to the facilities Operation's manager regarding the physical and structural conditions of hospital facilities, plant operations and the status of work in progress. 
•    Oversee and assist in required daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual required building inspections, testing and institute required corrections and/or preventative maintenance systems and schedules as needed. 
•    Ensures equipment is maintained and services are performed in accordance with the standards established by the Department, Hospital, federal, state, and local agencies. Ensures all required inspections and certifications by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). 
•    Participates in the development and applications of standards of quality and productivity for the Facilities Operation's Department. 
•    Supervises and directs Facilities Operation's personnel in the use of policies, procedures, and standards of work performance for maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and associated building systems. Ensures staff work is compliant with all safety codes, building codes and operating process. 
•    Supervises scheduling of department personnel. Lead Engineer provides coverage and back up coverage to and for the Operating Engineers as needed due to vacancies, vacations, absences, and general workload coverage. 
•    Assist in the formulation and implementation of the new employee's orientation and the continuing education of department employees in the repair and maintenance of all equipment. Instructs personnel regarding hazards and safety to ensure safe procedures and safe use of equipment. 
•    Works closely with other departments and administration, negotiates priorities, plans work schedules, and makes job assignments, place orders for materials, supplies and parts. Recommends use of outside specialty contractors, as necessary. 
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. 

Skills & Requirements 
•    Required H.S. Diploma or GED 
•    Preferred associate degree Experience in a facility, healthcare, business management, or other related capacity 
•    Preferred Licenses/Certifications: 
o    STATENG1 - Stationary Engineer, 1st Grade State of Texas, and/or local municipality if  
o    applicable 
o    ACR - AC/Refrigeration Contractor by the State of Texas 
o    Sec 608 Tech Cert-Universal by the Environmental Protection Agency - For the "Sec 608 Tech Cert-Universal" Certificate - We will accept it from any certifying organization listed on the Environmental Protection Agency web page, including the organizations that no longer offer it. 
o    CHFM - Cert-Cert HC Facility Mgr. by the American Hospital Association 
•    Required 3 years of Experience in a facilities, healthcare, or business management field 
•    Preferred 3 years' Experience in a healthcare facility 
 

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

 To join our community of 15,000+ dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities.

 Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.