Job description

The Boiler / Mechanical Technician is responsible for the operation, inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of hospital mechanical systems to ensure continuous, safe, and efficient operation of critical infrastructure supporting patient care. The role is responsible for maintaining steam generation systems, hot water systems, pumps, compressors, and other mechanical assets in compliance with hospital policies, safety regulations, and healthcare accreditation standards.

Responsibility

1. Boiler 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.
2. 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 systems
3. Preventive 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Documentation - Maintain accurate records of: Daily boiler log sheets, Preventive maintenance activities, Corrective maintenance work, Utility readings, Equipment inspections, Spare parts used, Breakdown reports
8. Emergency Response - Respond to emergency mechanical failures, Support hospital emergency utility restoration, participate in emergency preparedness drills, Assist during utility outages and disaster response.
9. 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.

Key Performance Indicators
1. Preventive Maintenance Compliance (%)
2. Mechanical Equipment Availability
3. Boiler Uptime
4. Utility Downtime-Steam
5. Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
6. Breakdown Response Time
7. Completion of Scheduled Maintenance
8. Safety Compliance
9. Accuracy of Maintenance Documentation
10. Energy and Fuel Efficiency
11. Number of Repeat Equipment Failures

Continuous Professional Development
• Recommend improvements to mechanical systems.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Participate in root cause analysis of recurring failures.
• Support implementation of engineering improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Diploma 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.

Competencies and Attributes
• Good communication skill
• Problem solving
• Proper time management
• Has a physical stamina
• Ability to work under pressure • Planning and organizing skills
• Team Player