Senior Mechanical Engineer (Al Dhafra Hospital)

Role Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer at SEHA, Al Dhafra Hospital. This position supports the Manager in ensuring all activities comply with SEHA safety and management standards, policies, procedures, statutory and contractual requirements.

Role Purpose

To supervise the planning, design, installation and maintenance of all mechanical systems and infrastructure within the hospital facility, ensuring compliance with safety standards, performance specifications and regulatory requirements while providing technical direction to engineering teams and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Design

• Supervise the planning and design of all mechanical works.
• Provide direction and guidance on mechanical systems and design drawings.
• Assist the Engineer in reviewing all mechanical drawings submitted by contractors and consultants.
• Review all mechanical drawings submitted by contractors and consultants.

Technical Standards & Performance

• Provide guidance on research in the use of different types of materials handling, heating and cooling processes, the storage and pumping of liquids and gases, and environmental controls.
• Oversee and advise on setting up of work control systems, including testing of equipment to ensure standards of performance, quality, cost and safety are met.
• Carry out studies on possible changes or improvements and estimate costs of upgrading facility available systems, including HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning).
• Ensure that completed works meet specifications and safety standards, contributing to and adhering to the safety requirements of the operation.

Project Execution & Monitoring

• Manage and monitor day-to-day activities.
• Oversee all activities related to mechanical works before, during and after the execution of projects.
• Monitor all works to ensure they are carried out in accordance with contract drawings, specifications, instructions and programmes.
• Oversee installation of various mechanical systems, including plumbing systems, drainage systems (clean and dirty water), fire fighting and sprinkler systems.
• Assure Engineers and inspectors complete work on time and effectively.
• Oversee work assigned for enquiries and inspections.

Quality & Compliance Testing

• Monitor all planning, arrangement and control of material compliance testing and evaluation, ensuring relevant records are maintained.
• Plan and conduct regular record inspection and test activities for materials and workmanship.
• Approve and assist the Engineer in resolving all recorded technical queries.

Risk & Safety

• Assist and provide guidance to the Engineer in risk assessments.
• Assist in the planning and preparation of permits to work and task risk assessments.

Documentation & Planning

• Ensure document control systems for the facilities on construction and maintenance information, if applicable.
• Ensure all method statements are prepared as required.
• Plan annually for any mechanical system upgradation and replacement.
• Assist the Manager in budgetary planning for any mechanical equipment replacement.
• Prepare material 'take-offs', price comparisons and order materials as required, if applicable.

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination

• Communicate and consult with other healthcare disciplines and all engineering and risk and safety departments.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings to provide technical support and advice.
• Participate in joint meetings with members of the Health Authority Engineering Directorate.
• Participate in the development, communication and evaluation of standards, procedures and protocols.
• Communicate and coordinate with local authorities for regulatory compliance, including Water Authority, Civil Defense Authority and Municipality.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage subordinates and ensure team development and complaint resolution.
• Set KPIs for direct reports and conduct performance appraisals.
• Drive motivation levels of direct reports.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and committees as appropriate.
• Develop and enhance team procedure manual and processes in consultation with seniors.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in a similar industry.
• Experience in a large healthcare facility is desired.

Additional Information

• Full details are available on the employer's original posting.