Senior Stationary Engineer

Overview

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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Days

SALARY RANGE: 31.25 - 48.43 HOURLY

The Senior Stationary Engineer is responsible for the uninterrupted operation of hospital utilities and systems. Ensures safe and efficient operation of the boiler and chiller plant, as well as other utility systems in compliance with federal, state, local, and Bayhealth guidelines and policies. Strong knowledge of boiler, chiller and other plant equipment operation and maintenance is required. Mechanical skills for equipment repairs, replacement, or installation are also required.

Performs and oversees a variety of skilled mechanical work requiring one to make several decisions, some that are complex in nature and requiring a high degree of accuracy. Reviews work orders, prioritizes, and assigns work to be accomplished by the stationary engineering team, updates work status and the performance of assigned staff. Also works independently to accomplish maintenance, repair, and operations tasks.

Supports Plant Operations leadership with staff scheduling, and planning mechanical equipment maintenance activities that are typical for a large healthcare Central Utilities Building (CUB).

Note:

Department team members are authorized to have limited access to secured medication rooms to perform duties and responsibilities as defined in this job description. Any staff member requiring limited access to secured medication rooms must have a fully completed and signed Medication Security Agreement for Non-Licensed Personnel form on file and available upon request.

• Leadership
  • a. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills for the purpose of effective leadership in guiding assigned staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure continuous operations and efficiency in the Central Utilities Building.
  • b. Collaborates and supports with department leadership to ensure the plant and mechanical systems servicing the facility are reliable and operating efficiently.
  • c. Trains and monitors CUB staff on systems operations, processes, and preventative maintenance activities.
  • d. Prepare work schedules and assigns duties for CUB staff; inspect and reviews maintenance and operation activities to ensure conformance with instructions and existing standards.
  • e. Work closely with contractors to ensure that they are meeting all the requirements of their contracts and are dedicated to the success of our plant.
  • f. Audit staff and contractors work to ensure that all the equipment and maintenance is working optimally.
  • g. Advises departmental leadership on Capital improvement and equipment replacement plans. Oversees capital project work within the central utility plant.
  • h. Requisition s supplies, materials, and parts necessary for maintenance and operation activities and assures that sufficient supplies are readily available; prepares specifications and estimates for equipment, supplies and the installation and repair of machinery and equipment.
  • i. Supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of large high pressure steam boilers, pumping systems,…