Shift Engineer

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED HS diploma, GED or equivalent required. Preferred, Trade or Tech School in HVAC or Refrigeration. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
5 years At least 5 years of related and progressive experience, with 2 years’ experience
operating computerized building automation systems. A minimum of 2 years of prior
experience as a 1st Class DC Engineer in a large facility similar in the size and scope
of (750,000+ square feet).Working knowledge of all applicable EPA & OSHA
standards related to the position. Preferred at least 3 Years of healthcare
experience within an acute care and research hospital.
(Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Must have in-depth skill and knowledge in HVAC systems and the ability to perform preventive/corrective maintenance on all operational and mechanical equipment along with the knowledge to operate related mechanical/electrical equipment and machinery is required.
Must have Building Automation and Floor level network operation training such as Pneumatic Controls, Siemen’s
Apogee/Niagara/Tridium, Johnson, Metasys, Auto Logic or other Automation controls.
Familiarity with automated work order systems. PC operation systems and mobile work entry devices
Knowledge of Intranet Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel) and utilizing E-mails, calculator and copy machines.
Frequently bend/stoop, sit, stand/walk and reach; lift, carry, push, pull >40<75 pounds during shift.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Must possess an active 1st Class Steam Engineering license for the District of Columbia, and valid Universal CFC certification. (Required)
Must hold a valid drivers license. (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Monitoring of Children's National Hospital and Extended Campuses.

• Monitor Control Room activities during shift; decide when to switch, change or reset the computer monitored system in case of emergencies to accommodate continuous services.

• Monitor all Building Systems for normal and abnormal conditions and take corrective measures to re-establish properfunctioning of building operations. Systems include but not limited to: Building automation system, Generator Monitoringsystem, Pneumatic Tube system, Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Systems, Elevators, MedGas Notification Systems etc.

• Drain, fill, and respond to issues with fire sprinkler/suppression systems.

• Ensure essential systems are properly functioning by walking through the Hospital at least once each shift to check and record reading on gauges, dials, lights, meters, alarms, levers, switches and any other devices that regulate the equipment.

• Provide support services for all buildings, maintain and update logs and entering of service request into CMMS(Computer Maintenance Management System)

• Formulate work orders for onsite maintenance staff or building service vendors

• Ability to read Building Maps/Blueprints

• Answer Phones, Radio and Emails.

Analysis/Documentation

• Run and analyze daily documented summaries of the building operating systems to determine their status.

• Document trends in equipment performance and recommend corrective action or replacement.

• Document all abnormal on-site and extended campus events in within shift Situation Report(SITREP).

Emergency Response/Member of Emergency Team

• In emergencies and/or crisis situations with any essential utility , coordinate the proper response required to bring system back into operational status.

• Respond to all hospital emergencies to include but not limited to: Fire alarms, fire sprinkler, water leaks, power outages, elevator entrapments, and weather related issues.

• Act a member of the internal and external disaster team.

Operate Building Automation Systems

• Operate, diagnose and monitor all building automation systems to include Main and Extended Campus locations.

• Assist with Pm Maintenance team tasks by utilizing Building Automation to stop/start/disable/lockout systems.

• Acknowledge, log, act, diagnose, ticket, track, and clear Building Automation alarms

Keys, radio, mobile electronic devices and vehicle use by Contractors/CNH Employees

• Maintain the logging and retrieval process for keys, two-way radios and hospital-owned electronic devices or vehicles to building contractors and Hospital personnel.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to climb ladders, kneel, bent, stoop, push pull and lift up to 50 lbs

• Must be comfortable working at heights and in small spaces when necessary.

• Be able to work and stay around loud equipment and hot equipment rooms.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reachwith hands and arms; and talk or hear.

• The employee is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Materials Management

• Identify material and tools needed to carry out job functions.

• Make sure purchase orders and reports are legible, accurate, complete and on time.

Code Compliance/Safety

• Make sure all work is completed within code by the governing body having jurisdiction.

• Establish and ensure compliance with work schedules.

• Insure DCRA Logs and rounds are completed per established guidelines.

• Utilize Lock-out tag-out and OSHA safety protocols

Corrective and Preventive Maintenance

• Perform corrective maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

• Perform preventive maintenance of mechanical/electrical systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems or equipment to determine functional problems and makes repairs as needed.

• Maintain corrective tickets. PM cards, project sheets and keep the status white board up-to-date.

• Perform corrective maintenance on Pneumatic Tube System as required

• Address and close out Preventive/Corrective Maintenance tickets as assigned.

Quality Assurance/Customer Service

• Take the initiative to identify and report deficiencies in the physical plant of the hospital.

• Diagnose and resolve trouble ticket/work orders thoroughly until completed.

• When necessary, routinely follow up with manager to communicate or request assistance in order to complete work orders.

• Follow up with requestor during and at the completion of a work order to ensure problem has been corrected.

• Routinely utilize all safety measures as related to work orders and specific task

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance