Lead Engineer

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We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Lead Engineer will autonomously performs service work and preventative maintenance and repairs on specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulics, carpentry or critical equipment servicing. Leads and teaches other Facility Engineers, Stationary Engineers and Facility Service Associates by assigning/planning/scheduling work and reviewing quality of work performed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
The Lead Engineer will autonomously performs service work and preventative maintenance and repairs on specialized building systems such as mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulics, carpentry or critical equipment servicing. Leads and teaches other Facility Engineers, Stationary Engineers and Facility Service Associates by assigning/planning/scheduling work and reviewing quality of work performed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What You Will Do

• Performs and oversees work orders for preventative maintenance and repairs on building systems.
• Determines the nature of the problem and ensures that repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Performs and guides the maintenance of critical and non-critical equipment and machine incidental to system operations.
• Demonstrates effective customer service skills promoting a positive work environment and contributes to the overall team effort.
• Understands and applies all policies, procedures and standards.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and visibly leads other Associates in supporting a strong safety culture.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate's Degree Mechanics
• Associate's Degree Maintenance
• Associate's Degree Electronics

Work Experience Requirements

• 5-7 years General maintenance and operations
• 3-5 years Healthcare or medical office environment
• 1-3 years High pressure steam

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

• First-Class Steam Operating Engineer Shelby County
• First-Class Refrigeration Engineer Shelby County
• Class C Operator for Storage Tanks Tennessee Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
• Class D Driver's License Tennessee Motor Vehicle
• EPA Universal Certification U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Licensed Journeyman Tennessee - Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of hospital mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of health and safety regulations, accreditation agencies, state and local regulations regarding the maintenance of buildings and systems within required for patient care.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read and write and to communicate verbally an in writing with other individuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers.
• Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.

Supervision Provided by this Position

• Provides leadership and acts as a resource and mentor to less experienced Stationary Engineers, Facility Engineers, O&M Specialists, Technicians and Generalists.

Physical Demands

• Occasional work performed outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
• Occasional travel to other locations.
• The physical activities of this position may include squatting, bending, twisting, crawling, climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• The physical requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• The Associate may be required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.