Mechanical Engineer

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Job Title
Mechanical Engineer

Location
Cleveland

Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department
Engineering-Operations

Job Code
T32004

Shift
Days

Schedule
8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of world-class professionals as you help design, develop and maintain 40 million square feet of real estate across three continents. Some of your primary duties include:

• Ensuring that Cleveland Clinic mechanical standards are updated and implemented to provide a safe environment for world class care.
• Analyzing and evaluating existing and proposed buildings and systems to provide the highest capability for mechanical systems.
• Working independently with state and local officials, regulators, insurers, and others in the effective execution of your duties.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Is a self-starter.
• Has excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Can see the bigger picture.
• Is passionate about motivating others and finding creative solutions.

By taking this opportunity, you will support Cleveland Clinic worldwide and grow your career with the Buildings and Design leadership team.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates planned facility acquisitions for infrastructure operation and management issues.
• Oversees infrastructure components of planning and design.
• Assists in resolving issues during construction ensuring codes, plans and standards are followed.
• Performs engineering consultation and troubleshooting for existing building and systems and provides engineering support in the disposal of buildings and systems.
• Maintains, updates, and is the authority for the Cleveland Clinic Mechanical Standards and federal, state and locals codes and regulations.
• Keeps abreast of new technologies in the mechanical engineering field, federal, state and local codes and regulations, environmental concerns and other issues, which may affect mechanical systems.
• Develops, bids and supervises the execution of facility repair projects to support the Cleveland Clinic enterprise.
• Performs engineering studies and assessments.
• Prepares reports and delivers presentations to Facilities Management and internal clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET Accredited Institution.

Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of five years Mechanical design and/or operation experience in an industrial, commercial, or institutional facility required; a minimum of three years of Health Care Mechanical design and/or operations experience or Project Management experience including coordinating maintenance, renovation and construction projects preferred.
• Prior experience with medical gas requirements, ASHRAE application in a Hospital setting, and health care fire and life safety codes and regulations preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Must be able to work with coworkers, interdepartmental teams, and organizational leadership across the enterprise to effectively complete job requests.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to be mobile for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel throughout the Cleveland Clinic health system
• Ability to travel to locations outside of the Cleveland Clinic health system
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to move/transport items weighing up to 25 pounds (lbs.)
• Ability to inspect construction and renovation sites
• Climbing of ladders and scaffolding is required

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities