Shift engineer

Job Description - Shift Engineer / Shift Supervisor

**Department: Engineering / Facilities Management
**Designation: Shift Engineer / Shift Supervisor
**Location: Hospital Facility
**Reporting To: Assistant Manager / Manager - Engineering 1. Job Purpose

To ensure smooth, safe, and uninterrupted operation of all hospital engineering services during the assigned shift, with particular focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, medical-support utilities, and other critical facility systems. 2. Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate all engineering systems during the assigned shift.

• Ensure uninterrupted operation of critical areas such as OT, ICU, MRI, CT, PET-CT, LINAC, dialysis, radiology, and other clinical areas .

• Monitor HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, VRF/VRV systems, and ventilation systems. **- Monitor electrical systems including HT/LT panels, DG sets, UPS, batteries, transformers, APFC panels, and essential/emergency power systems.

• Monitor BMS alarms, parameters, trends, and equipment status and take immediate action on abnormalities.

• Attend breakdowns and complaints promptly and coordinate with technicians and specialized vendors whenever required.

• Ensure preventive maintenance activities are carried out as per the approved schedule.

• Maintain proper shift handover and takeover records, including equipment status, pending complaints, breakdowns, and critical observations.

• Monitor energy and utility parameters and report any abnormal consumption or equipment performance.

• Ensure availability and proper functioning of firefighting, plumbing, pumps, STP, water systems, and other facility utilities.

• Coordinate with clinical, housekeeping, security, and other departments for engineering-related requirements.

• Ensure compliance with hospital safety procedures, SOPs, statutory requirements, and engineering standards.

• Supervise technicians, allocate daily jobs, monitor attendance, and ensure effective utilization of manpower.

• Verify completion and quality of maintenance work carried out by technicians and vendors.

• Maintain shift logbooks, equipment readings, breakdown reports, checklists, and other required records.

• Escalate critical equipment failures, safety concerns, and major breakdowns immediately to the reporting manager.

• Ensure proper housekeeping and safety practices in plant rooms and engineering areas.

• Support emergency response during power failure, HVAC failure, water leakage, fire incidents, flooding, and other facility emergencies. 3. Critical Equipment Monitoring

  The Shift Engineer/Supervisor shall have working knowledge of and monitor, as applicable:

  • Chillers and cooling towers
  • AHUs, FCUs and ventilation systems
  • VRF/VRV systems
  • HT/LT electrical systems
  • DG sets and AMF/ATS panels
  • UPS and battery systems
  • BMS
  • Medical and critical-area HVAC systems
  • Pumps and water systems
  • STP/WTP systems
  • Fire alarm and firefighting systems
  • Boilers and hot-water systems
  • Compressed air and other utility systems 4. Shift Management

    • Conduct proper shift handover and takeover.

    • Review all pending complaints and breakdowns at the beginning of the shift.

    • Prioritize critical-area complaints and attend them immediately.

    • Ensure adequate manpower deployment during the shift.

    • Monitor technician performance and work progress.

    • Maintain complete and accurate shift documentation.

    • Ensure no critical complaint remains unattended or unreported. 5. Qualification Experience

      **Education:

      • Diploma / ITI in Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, or relevant engineering trade.

      • Diploma/B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering may be preferred for the Shift Engineer position.

        **Experience:

        • Shift Engineer: 5-8 years of relevant facility/hospital/industrial maintenance experience.
        • Shift Supervisor: 3-6 years of relevant experience.
        • ****Hospital or critical-facility experience will be preferred. 6. Technical Skills
          • Good understanding of HVAC and electrical systems.
          • Basic knowledge of BMS operation and alarm monitoring.
          • Ability to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
          • Knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance.
          • Understanding of electrical and mechanical safety practices.
          • Ability to read equipment manuals, drawings, and basic technical documents.
          • Basic computer and reporting skills. 7. Key Competencies
            • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
            • Good communication and coordination skills.
            • Ability to work under pressure during emergency situations.
            • Team handling and manpower management.
            • Proactive approach toward preventive maintenance.
            • Good documentation and reporting skills.
            • Strong focus on safety, reliability, and patient comfort. 8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
              • Critical equipment uptime and availability.
              • Response and resolution time for breakdowns.
              • Timely closure of complaints.
              • Preventive maintenance compliance.
              • BMS alarm response and closure.
              • Reduction in repeat breakdowns.
              • Proper shift documentation and handover.
              • Safety and statutory compliance.
              • Effective utilization of manpower. ","******************

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