Details
Posted: 29-Mar-24
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: R101100
The senior mechanical engineer designs, modifies, plans, initiates and manages projects, implements, and assesses equipment and staff performance standards that support effective equipment operations and efficient utilities usage. Mechanical systems and equipment include but are not limited to: HVAC, plumbing, steam, chilled water, and medical gas. Develops scope, specifications, and drawings for HVAC/mechanical projects. Performs engineering quality assurance reviews of large-scale and highly complex construction and renovation projects. Identifies short- and long- term capital needs of HVAC, controls, and mechanical systems, develops scope, procures budget estimates, and provides technical direction through project completion. Gathers and analyzes data and prepares capital and operations planning recommendations. Gathers and maintains documentation required for hospital accreditation through accrediting and regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission.
Operates with a very high level of autonomy and typically serves as an engineering planner/project coordinator utilizing both internal and external consultants and resources. Projects coordinated and managed by this position are of considerable scope, value, and frequently involve a high level of problem resolution and negotiation. This position manages the administrative functions of staff assigned to their projects including managing consulting engineers and leading internal staff.
Mentors and develops FOD Operations staff and supports the departments goals and mission. Communicates across the health system, university administration, and other university facilities departments.
Minimum Qualifications
For Hire:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer license; five years experience in HVAC, plumbing, and/or fire protection design (preferably in a hospital setting) with two of those years leading work groups and two of those years of construction project management. Excellent engineering and office software skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Considerable experience with hospital mechanical systems, desired.
- One to three years experience in healthcare HVAC, plumbing and fire protection, desired. LEED AP BD+C, CEM, CHFM and/or Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification, desired.
- Ability to create and maintain strong team collaboration; and foster a positive work environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse and customer service focused environment; and build constructive and effective relationships within team and across the organization.
- Ability to comfortably handle risk and uncertainty; can act without having total picture available.
- Demonstrated proficient diagnostic skills - able to systematically identify and resolve technical problems. Valid driver's license. Must live within sixty (60) miles of the Wexner Medical Centers main campus.
Ongoing:
- Meets mandatory safety and educational requirements.
- Demonstrates competence in technical and interpersonal skills required to meet job expectations.
- Knowledge of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Standards (ASME), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Ohio Basic Building Code (OBBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory agency requirements for compliance; takes appropriate action when needed.
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The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.
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