Lead Facilities Engineer

Lead Facilities Engineer

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital is seeking a candidate with 7 years of relevant building maintenance and repair experience, including high pressure steam boilers and refrigeration/electrical/automation systems.

The Lead Facilities Engineer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

To lead and supervise the daily performance of staff engineers. Performs preventative maintenance and urgent, corrective, and routine repairs in electrical, mechanical and HVAC equipment. Assists Chief Engineer in matters of performance reviews and discipline. Lead Engineer shall assist the Chief Engineer in maintaining an effective organization, administering monetary controls, budget development, planning, training of personnel in their general and specific duties, safety, and effective management.

Supervises staff engineers in the Engineering Department.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates I-CARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) in daily work and interactions.
• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance.
• Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly, or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way.
• Uses effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur.
• Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others.
• Uses organizational and unit/department resources efficiently.
• Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement.
• Participates in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow services we provide.
• Oversees and operate power plant equipment in a manner to minimize risk of the loss of any utilities necessary for the provision of health care in the hospital.
• In the event of an unexpected failure of any utility, item or equipment in the power plant, identifies the cause of the failure and take necessary action to maintain continuity of utilities service to the hospital.
• Oversees and operates a wide variety of power plant equipment to include boilers, chilled water air conditioning equipment, pumps, air compressors and diesel-electric generators for the provision of utilities necessary for hospital operations.
• Maintains proper water quality for boiler water, condensate, water softeners, and cooling towers to ensure that water is within proper limits to prevent damage to power plant equipment.
• Maintains all power plant equipment in accordance with issued Preventive Maintenance Orders and manufacturer's recommended procedures, to minimize interruptions of utilities to the hospital.
• Maintains the power plant building and all equipment in first-class condition which promotes a clean and safe work environment which prevents personal injury and equipment damage.
• Maintains power plant spaces in a clean, organized, and hazard free condition at all times by ensuring floors are swept and kept free of water, oil, or other fluids, and performs other floor/plant maintenance duties as assigned by plant Chief Engineer.
• Cleans, paints and preserves assigned areas and equipment as directed by the power plant supervisor, ensuring the plant is kept in a clean and hazard-free condition.
• Assumes property accountability of power plant tools and equipment during shift operations to preclude loss of assets of the hospital.
• Keeps personal work spaces and equipment in a safe and orderly condition to ensure personal safety, prevent injury, and checks safety equipment to insure availability and good condition as assigned by the plant supervisor.
• Provides monitoring, coaching, and evaluation of team members'…