Job description

We at Reliance Foundation Hospital are seeking a Engineering Lead to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Engineering & Facilities Management function at our Andheri Unit, ensuring safe, reliable, and uninterrupted functioning of all hospital engineering systems. The role ensures statutory compliance, safety governance, accreditation readiness (NABH/JCI), infrastructure reliability, energy efficiency, and continuous improvement across all engineering services. This role carries significant operational oversight and functional leadership responsibilities.

1. Accountabilities

Engineering Operations & Infrastructure Reliability

• Ensure smooth 24/7 functioning of critical engineering systems including HVAC, MGPS, electrical distribution, DG/UPS, STP/ETP, water systems, lifts, and fire systems.
• Monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure compliance with schedules and minimize breakdowns.
• Ensure plant rooms, utility areas, and engineering infrastructure remain inspection-ready at all times.

Statutory, Regulatory & Accreditation Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all engineering-related statutory norms (electrical safety, fire NOC, MGPS compliance, PCB norms, lift/boiler certifications).
• Maintain NABH/JCI-aligned documentation such as calibration records, safety logs, equipment checklists, and risk assessments.
• Drive safety compliance through structured inspections, hazard identification, LOTO protocols, and emergency preparedness activities.

Vendor, AMC & Contractor Governance

• Oversee the performance of outsourced agencies and AMC partners across engineering disciplines.
• Support tendering, technical evaluations, SLA governance, contract renewals, and performance reviews.
• Ensure contractors comply with hospital safety standards, especially while working in clinical and patient-care areas.

Infrastructure Maintenance & Asset Lifecycle Management

• Ensure continuous upkeep of civil, electrical, mechanical, and facility assets across all areas of the hospital.
• Review asset health, maintenance history, and propose lifecycle upgrades or replacements.
• Ensure timely closure of engineering-related service requests through CAFM/helpdesk systems.

Energy Management & Sustainability Leadership

• Monitor utility performance and implement energy conservation initiatives across electrical and HVAC systems.
• Lead energy audits, evaluate consumption trends, and drive efficiency projects aligned with sustainability goals.
• Reduce resource wastage and support green initiatives.

Projects, Renovation & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical oversight for expansion, renovation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Lead snagging, compliance checks, commissioning validations, and technical handover processes.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and project teams to ensure engineering alignment.

Cross-functional Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Work closely with Operations, Nursing, Quality, Biomedical Engineering, Housekeeping, Infection Control, and Safety teams to support hospital operations.
• Ensure engineering readiness for critical areas like OT, ICU, Radiology, Cath Lab, CSSD, and Emergency.
• Represent engineering in safety committees, hospital emergency drills, and governance meetings.

Reporting, Performance Monitoring & Improvement Initiatives

• Maintain dashboards for uptime, maintenance compliance, utility performance, energy metrics, and safety observations.
• Lead RCA for equipment failures and implement preventive measures.
• Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen/Lean programs and technical standardization.

2. Competencies

A. Core HNH Values

• Patient First
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Integrity

B. Function-specific Competencies (Technical /Functional)

• Hospital engineering systems (HVAC, MGPS, electrical, water systems, fire systems)
• Statutory & accreditation compliance (NABH/JCI)
• Vendor & AMC governance
• Energy & utility management
• Risk assessment & safety protocols
• Technical audits and RCA
• Budgeting & cost optimization
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence

The above is a broad outline on competencies required for the role.

3. Experience & Educational Requirements

Educational Qualifications

Necessary: B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering

Desirable: M.Tech / MBA (Operations / Facilities / Project Management)

Relevant Experience

Necessary:

12 to 18 years of experience in Engineering & Facilities Management

Strong exposure to hospital infrastructure or mission-critical utilities

Desirable:

Experience in NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals

Experience managing large-scale engineering projects and modernization