Building Systems Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families.

Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care and your career.

CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace.

We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief Overview

The Building Systems Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation, troubleshooting, repairing, maintenance and documentation of the heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, boiler plant and other complex mechanical / electrical building systems.

Must be flexible to work any day, any shift, any Philadelphia location.

What you will do

• With supervision ,operates chillers, boilers, medical and lab gasses, medical and lab vacuum, motors, pumps, AHU’s, emergency generators, building automation systems fire alarm systems, high purity water systems, fire pumps, cooling towers, switch gear, motor control centers, computerized tube system, hot water generators and other related equipment.
• With supervision, troubleshoots core plant systems chillers, boilers, steam system, medical and lab gasses, medial and lab vacuum, compressors, pumps, base refrigeration, motors, fans cooling towers, air distribution systems, motor starters, basic electrical systems, control systems and other related equipment.
• With supervision, repairs with less than 10% call back motors, bearings, shafts, seals, packing, boilers, deaireator and surge system, chillers (oil and refrigerant), base refrigeration, thermostats, reheat valves, air boxes, fan coil units, prv’s, safeties and other related equipment.
• Routinely monitors and accurately documents equipment status. Takes immediate action with supervision to correct variances and / or report problems to supervisor.
• With supervision maintains equipment and related facilities in accordance with preventative maintenance standards and manufacturer’s standards.
• With supervision provision provides prompt and courteous response to all service calls.
• Responds to 90% of all service calls within fifteen (15) minutes of request. Calls user within thirty (30) minutes of request if unable to respond.

Confirms repair, adjustment, or need for follow-up service with requestor prior to leaving area. Provides service in a courteous, professional manner always.

• Performs facilities service and maintenance services throughout facility on second and or third shift during week and on all shifts during weekend.
• Provides detailed communication both written and verbal to supervisor and co-workers about equipment and system abnormalities and changes.
• Documents repairs / adjustments performed through accurate, complete entries in logbook, on work orders and on preventative maintenance forms.

Communicate all pertinent equipment and operation information to co-workers thereby providing for an accurate shift turnover.

• Prepares and submits work orders for follow-up by other Operations / Maintenance staff.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all Hospital and Department Emergency Response Procedures.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment throughout the facility.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED - Required

Experience Qualifications

At least four (4) years experience in building systems, steam plants or similar mechanical systems - Required

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate excellent communication skills with customers and co-workers.

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community.

As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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