Senior Engineer

Bloodworks Northwest is backed by more than 70 years of Northwest history and 250,000 donors. A national leader in transfusion medicine, Bloodworks has been chosen to serve more than 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska – partnering closely with local hospitals to deliver the highest level of patient care. Patients with traumatic injuries, undergoing surgeries or organ transplantation, or receiving treatment for cancer and blood disorders all depend on our services, expertise, laboratories and research.

We are local, nonprofit, independent, volunteer-supported and community-based.

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Senior Building Engineer. As a member of the Facilities & Engineering leadership team, provide oversight of the department's day-to-day activities that support the achievement of departmental goals.

As Senior Engineer, provide specialized skills, problem-solving abilities, and expertise in the repair and maintenance of building systems, refrigeration, and equipment repair as required in a commercial healthcare and laboratory facility. Use mechanical and critical-thinking skills, along with independent judgment, to ensure strict environmental and regulatory standards are met so that Bloodwork can deliver a safe, secure blood supply to the community.

Provide leadership in the training and mentoring of other Engineers.

• Demonstrate trust in each other and have assurance that issues discussed will be kept in confidence.
• Provide timely and honest feedback to team members regarding how the team functions.
• Challenge and offer support to peers to ensure each department/group is contributing to the success of the organization.
• Function effectively within the team and participate and contribute constructively to produce results in a collaborative manner
• Ensure department’s actions comply with laws, regulations and Bloodwork's policies and practices.
• Recognize potentially hazardous materials, equipment, and situations and follow safety procedures to minimize risk to self and nearby individuals.
• Responsibly support the Facilities & Engineering budget.
• Proactively recommend systems, resources, and procedures to achieve the department’s success.
• Ensure the safety of the workforce through administration of safety policies and monitoring of safety incidents.
• Provide timely and honest feedback to department leadership regarding how the team functions
• Maintain confidentiality within the department:
• Assist in setting department goals and objectives consistent with Bloodwork's mission.
• Consistently model Bloodwork's values and coach to the same expectations; contribute toand build upon current practices and procedures in support of values, mission, and goals.
• Ensure all applicable department documents and procedures are adhered to by staff and report discrepancies to department management.
• Participate in interviews and assess qualifications based on needs of positions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Exhibit respect for others and help others willingly.

• Serve as a technical expert in the HVAC/refrigeration field. Troubleshoot, repair, and direct vendors to maintain critical building systems, including commercial heating/cooling, digital building controls, fire systems, plumbing, electrical, and other systemsin a high-rise commercial healthcare facility. Serve as a technical expert and perform maintenance and repairs on freezers, refrigerators, centrifuges, and other laboratory equipment.
• Lead, provide guidance, train, and mentor Engineering staff by…