Deputy Manager – Engineering

Job Description – Manager / Senior Manager – Mechanical Engineering & MaintenanceJob Summary

The role is responsible for managing and supervising mechanical engineering and maintenance operations across the hospital facility. The position will ensure the reliable and uninterrupted operation of critical mechanical systems, compliance with safety and statutory requirements, effective manpower and contractor management, and continuous improvement in equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise mechanical engineering and maintenance activities across the hospital facility.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, Walk-In Chillers, AHUs, ventilation systems, pumps, compressors, boilers, hot-water systems, and other mechanical equipment.
• Plan, implement, and monitor preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Ensure the continuity and reliability of critical hospital mechanical services supporting patient care and clinical operations.
• Monitor and maintain medical gas systems, including oxygen, medical air, vacuum, and associated equipment, in coordination with relevant teams and statutory requirements.
• Supervise AMC/CMC contractors and service providers for maintenance, testing, inspections, and specialized engineering works.
• Monitor energy consumption and HVAC performance and implement energy-saving and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate with Clinical, Nursing, Administration, Infection Control, Biomedical, Electrical, and other departments for engineering-related requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable hospital safety standards, statutory regulations, fire and life-safety requirements, and relevant engineering codes.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, maintenance schedules, logbooks, breakdown reports, service records, and other engineering documentation.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major equipment failures and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage engineering manpower, allocate daily work, monitor team performance, and provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel.
• Monitor and control spares, consumables, maintenance costs, and engineering budgets.
• Participate in hospital projects involving the installation, commissioning, modification, renovation, and upgrading of mechanical systems.
• Coordinate planned shutdowns and maintenance activities to minimize disruption to hospital services.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, accreditation requirements, and statutory compliance related to engineering services.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, patient safety, energy efficiency, service quality, and maintenance practices.

Key Skills Required

• Mechanical Engineering & Facility Maintenance
• HVAC Systems & Maintenance
• AHU & Ventilation Systems
• Chillers / Walk-In Chillers
• Pumps, Compressors & Boilers
• Hot-Water Systems
• Medical Gas Systems
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Breakdown Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Energy Management & HVAC Optimization
• AMC/CMC & Contractor Management
• Project Installation & Commissioning
• Hospital Engineering Operations
• Statutory & Safety Compliance
• Team & Manpower Management
• Budget & Cost Control
• Maintenance Planning & Documentation
• Cross-functional Coordination

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise mechanical engineering and maintenance activities across the hospital facility.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, Walk In chillers, AHUs, ventilation systems, pumps, compressors, boilers, hot-water systems, and other mechanical equipment.
• Plan and monitor preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimum downtime.
• Monitor and maintain critical hospital mechanical services, ensuring continuity of essential systems for patient care and clinical operations.
• Ensure proper operation of medical gas systems, including oxygen, medical air, vacuum, and related equipment, in coordination with relevant teams and statutory requirements.
• Supervise contractors and service providers for AMC/CMC, maintenance, testing, and specialized engineering works.
• Monitor energy consumption and HVAC efficiency and implement energy-saving and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate with Clinical, Nursing, Administration, Infection Control, Biomedical, Electrical, and other departments for engineering-related requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable hospital safety standards, statutory regulations, fire and life-safety requirements, and engineering codes.
• Maintain equipment records, maintenance schedules, logbooks, breakdown reports, and other engineering documentation.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of major equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage engineering manpower, allocate daily work, monitor performance, and provide technical guidance to the maintenance team.
• Review and control spares, consumables, maintenance costs, and engineering budgets.Participate in hospital projects involving installation, commissioning, modification, renovation, and upgrading of mechanical systems.
• Ensure proper coordination during shutdowns and maintenance activities to avoid disruption to hospital services.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, accreditation requirements, and statutory compliance related to engineering services.
• Drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability, patient safety, energy efficiency, service quality, and maintenance practices.