Job Summary
The MEP Incharge is responsible for the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and preventive maintenance of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems in the hospital. The role ensures uninterrupted utility services, compliance with NABH standards, statutory regulations, safety requirements, and optimum functioning of all engineering equipment to support quality patient care.
Key ResponsibilitiesMechanical Systems
- Ensure smooth operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems, and exhaust systems.
- Monitor Medical Gas Pipeline System (MGPS) in coordination with biomedical and clinical departments.
- Supervise operation and maintenance of air compressors, vacuum pumps, and boilers (where applicable).
- Maintain OT HVAC parameters as per hospital standards.
Electrical Systems
- Oversee operation and maintenance of HT/LT electrical panels.
- Ensure uninterrupted power supply throughout the hospital.
- Monitor transformers, diesel generators (DG Sets), UPS systems, and battery banks.
- Ensure proper functioning of emergency power backup systems.
- Conduct periodic electrical inspections and preventive maintenance.
Plumbing Systems
- Maintain water supply systems, pumps, pipelines, valves, overhead tanks, underground tanks, and sewage systems.
- Monitor STP (Sewage Treatment Plant), WTP (Water Treatment Plant), and RO plant operations.
- Ensure adequate water quality and uninterrupted supply.
- Coordinate repairs of plumbing leakages and drainage issues.
Preventive & Breakdown Maintenance
- Prepare preventive maintenance schedules for all MEP equipment.
- Attend emergency breakdowns promptly.
- Maintain maintenance logs, checklists, and service records.
- Coordinate Annual Maintenance Contracts (AMC) and Comprehensive Maintenance Contracts (CMC).
Utility Management
- Monitor electricity, water, diesel, and utility consumption.
- Identify opportunities for energy conservation and cost optimization.
- Prepare monthly utility reports.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with NABH standards and statutory requirements.
- Participate in fire safety drills and emergency preparedness.
- Ensure all equipment complies with electrical and safety regulations.
- Conduct risk assessments for engineering systems.
Team Management
- Supervise technicians, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and contractors.
- Allocate daily work and monitor performance.
- Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training.
Vendor & Contractor Management
- Coordinate external service providers and AMC vendors.
- Verify work completion before processing bills.
- Monitor contractor safety compliance.
Documentation
- Maintain:
- Preventive Maintenance Records
- Breakdown Maintenance Register
- Equipment History Cards
- Utility Consumption Reports
- Calibration and Testing Records (where applicable)
- AMC/CMC Documentation
- Asset Registers
- Statutory Inspection Records
Coordination
- Coordinate with Nursing, Biomedical, Infection Control, Housekeeping, OT, ICU, Administration, and other departments regarding maintenance activities.
- Minimize disruption to patient care during maintenance work.
Work Location: In person