Boiler / Mechanical Technician

ABOUT THE COMPANY

M.P. Shah Hospital is a Social Service league Hospital which has been in existence for the last 83 years, as a ‘not for profit’ organization. The Hospital has one single social objective of providing quality, affordable health care services to the community at affordable costs. It is a multi-super-specialty, state-of-the art, tertiary care hospital with a current capacity of 210 fully operational beds, 30 dedicated critical care beds, 10 renal dialysis units and 12 chemotherapy units. It provides all the modern out-patient and in-patient facilities with dedicated pavilions/ wards, specialty clinics, advanced radiology, pathology and Cath lab operations. We are going through exciting times of development and redefining the way health care is delivered in East and Central Africa region.

JOB SUMMARY

QualificationsDiploma or Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Production Engineering, or a related technical field.Professional Qualifications - Valid Boiler Attendant Certificate or Boiler Operator Certification is an added advantage, Registration with relevant professional or technical bodies is desirable.Minimum 3 years experience maintaining mechanical plant or utility systems.Hospital experience is highly desirable.Experience operating boilers and steam systems is an added advantage.ResponsibilityBoiler and Steam System Operations - Operate and monitor hospital boilers and associated steam systems, perform routine inspections of boilers, burners, pumps, valves, steam traps, pressure vessels, and piping, monitor boiler operating parameters including pressure, temperature, fuel consumption, and water levels, maintain boiler water treatment systems and monitor water quality, respond promptly to boiler alarms and operational abnormalities, Ensure uninterrupted steam supply for hospital operations.Mechanical Systems Maintenance - Inspect, maintain and repair: Boilers and calorifiers, Hot water generation systems, Steam distribution systems, Condensate return systems, Water pumps and booster pumps, Pressure vessels, Mechanical piping systems, Mechanical Trolleys, beds, among other mechanical systemsPreventive Maintenance - Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with maintenance plans, Lubricate, adjust, clean, and service mechanical equipment, replace worn mechanical components before failure, conduct condition monitoring and report deterioration, ensure preventive maintenance records are completed accurately.Corrective Maintenance - Diagnose mechanical faults, repair or replace defective mechanical components, restore equipment to full operational status with minimal downtime, escalate major failures requiring specialized intervention.Utilities Monitoring - Monitor and record: Boiler operating parameters, Steam pressure, Fuel consumption, Water consumption, Hot water temperatures, Pump performance, Mechanical equipment operating hours, Utility plant performance, report abnormalities promptly.Safety and Compliance - Ensure compliance with: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations, Fire safety requirements, Environmental regulations, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) requirements, Hospital engineering policies, JCIA facility management standards, Manufacturer operating instructions, always use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain safe work practices.Documentation - Maintain accurate records of: Daily boiler log sheets, Preventive maintenance activities, Corrective maintenance work, Utility readings, Equipment inspections, Spare parts used, Breakdown reportsEmergency Response - Respond to emergency mechanical failures, Support hospital emergency utility restoration, participate in emergency preparedness drills, Assist during utility outages and disaster response.Spare Parts and Tools - Maintain mechanical tools in good condition, report damaged tools, monitor availability of critical spare parts, assist in identifying required replacement parts.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Equipment and tool maintenance, Troubleshooting, Mechanical drawings, Machine operation, Heating installations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree