Supv Engineering (CHB)

Reports to Director/Manager. Responsibilities include the continuous and efficient operation of maintenance programs for the assigned Hospital and mechanical and electrical equipment infrastructure and grounds. Develops, recommends and implements policies and procedures for Departmental operations. Directs the activities of assigned staff and maintains related records required to comply with accrediting agencies and other regulatory organizations. Serves as a representative of facilities engineering and acts as a liaison with other departments.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Ensures a continuous and efficient operation of maintenance programs for the Hospital, and assigned areas of Beacon Health System mechanical and electrical equipment and facilities by:

• Maintaining responsibility for overseeing the performance of all hospital life support systems; including fire systems, medical gas equipment, utility management, and nutritional services equipment through computerized maintenance management systems, preventive maintenance activities; also making repairs as required.
• Managing, maintaining and recording the status of equipment, ensuring that all specifications are met, required adjustments completed, repairs completed in a timely manner and preventive maintenance requirements are consistently met.
• Analyzing equipment malfunctions to determine action necessary to prevent recurring problems (such as necessary changes, costs, the amount of time necessary to change and determining if outside contracts are necessary); also making recommendations to the Director/Manager on items requiring capital expenditures.
• Assisting in developing recommendations for all hospital utility and plant engineering requirements; in addition to evaluating capital expense requests for present or future expansion, as part of the hospital's strategic planning process.
• Supervising assigned professional staff engaged in engineering services repairs, utilizing one's ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, diagrams and specifications.
• Ensuring that work areas are kept in a safe, clean and orderly condition and that a safe environment is maintained for staff, patients and visitors.?

Functions as the Administrative Resource to Staff by:

• Supervising facility engineering activities and supporting staff.
• Reporting to and providing direction in emergency/crisis situations (i.e., fire drills/alarms, snow emergencies, disasters, staff concerns, etc.).
• Functioning as an information resource to staff regarding policies, procedures and practices.
• Making rounds on Units/Departments and monitoring activities. Intervening appropriately to ensure the effectiveness of patient care activities/outcomes.
• Facilitating independent problem solving and decision making when working with staff in complex and/or unusual situations.
• Serving as a facility engineering liaison among hospital departments. Providing direction and assisting with defining solutions that ensure appropriate patient/staff outcomes.
• Providing appropriate information, communication and documentation to other staff, regarding situations and/or outcomes requiring follow-up and/or further intervention.
• Supporting and interpreting policies, procedures and standards. Recommending changes and/or enhancements to the appropriate Director/Manager.
• Assists with assigning work to staff that are unassigned and making staffing recommendations as needed.
• When notified, ensuring all facilities engineering and other activities are properly documented such as: incident reports, illness/absence reports, infection reports, work injury reports, etc.
• Conducting preliminary investigations into facilities engineering problems and taking appropriate action as necessary.
• Participating actively on committees and in in-services and attending other meetings as requested.
• Maintains appropriate staff levels based on budget.

Utilizes Assigned Computer Programs to Perform Job Duties by:

• Demonstrating proficiency in utilization of relevant technologies including Active Staffer, Peoplesoft Financials, CMMS, BAS, etc., and maintains information in each system in an up-to-date manner.

Performs other Functions to Maintain Personal Competence and Contribute to the Overall Effectiveness of the Department by:

• Expanding one's knowledge of Beacon Health System on an ongoing basis.
• Attending in-services and department meetings; also participating in continuing education and attending conferences as approved.
• Reading current literature relevant to position.
• Ensuring excellent customer service is provided by all team members.
• Advising other team members about any pending or high priority situations, etc., as necessary.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and active listening skills to troubleshoot arising issues.
• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.?

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an associate degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited school and previous experience in facilities management and/or facility engineering; or minimum of three to five years facilities management and engineering experience in a hospital facility engineering environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of facilities engineering practices, policies, procedures and techniques to function as a resource to staff in the review and evaluation of facilities engineering services provided and in communication of pertinent feedback.
• Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to prioritize a large volume of information, relay information to the appropriate people and make independent judgments and decisions involving complex facilities engineering situations.
• Demonstrates leadership skills necessary to coordinate activities of staff.
• Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills necessary to represent Beacon Health System in a professional manner and effectively interact with and motivate team members.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; also, must be able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, sometimes under stressful conditions, with people from a variety of backgrounds.

Working Conditions

• Works with staff, patients, Physicians and others with frequent changes in job demands and a remote possibility of exposure to bio-hazards.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time to perform the essential functions of the position.