Chief Engineer - Engineering & Facility Management

Job Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will be based in Bhubaneswar at Kalinga Max Healthcare. Max healthcare has acquired stake in Kalinga Hospital. This is a 250 bed NABH Credited facility built on a 10acre land parcel.

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• Ensure continuous operation of all critical systems (HVAC, electrical, DG sets, UPS, medical gas pipeline systems).
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• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
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• Monitor building management systems (BMS) and energy systems
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• Maintain operation theaters (OT), ICUs, clean rooms, and isolation wards as per healthcare standards.
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• Ensure proper functioning of medical gas systems (oxygen, vacuum, compressed air).
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• Oversee water systems including RO plants, STP, and WT.
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• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards such as: NABH & JCI
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• Fire safety regulations and local statutory requirements
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• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
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• Ensure infection control measures in engineering operations.
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• Lead hospital construction, renovation, and expansion projects.
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• Coordinate with architects, consultants, and contractors.
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• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and as per healthcare specifications
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• Manage engineering team including technicians, supervisors, and contractors.
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• Conduct training programs for staff on safety and system operations.
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• Develop SOPs for all engineering functions.
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• Manage AMC/CMC contracts for equipment and systems.
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• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure SLA compliance.
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• Control maintenance budgets and procurement.
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• Implement energy-saving initiatives.
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• Monitor utility consumption (electricity, water, gases).
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• Optimize operational costs without compromising patient care.
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• Ensure readiness for emergencies like power failure, fire, and equipment breakdown.
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• Develop disaster management plans and conduct mock drills.
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• Maintain redundancy for critical systems.
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• Foster team building and collaboration within the department.
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• Provide critical input on the specifications and configuration of medical equipment and gas pipeline systems.
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Years of Experience:

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• Over 15 years of professional experience in hospital and hospitality projects, with extensive knowledge in managing and operating diverse medical systems.
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• Local language preferred (Odia)
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
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