Mechanical Engineer
Enova by Veolia
Role:Job Summary
The role is responsible for maintaining and optimising mechanical systems within healthcare facilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. It oversees preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, water systems, and associated mechanical equipment. The role ensures compliance with relevant Health Technical Memoranda (HTM), Department of Health (DoH) guidelines, and facilities management standards. It also supports patient safety, infection prevention, energy efficiency, and uninterrupted healthcare operations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC systems, chillers, pumps, boilers, plumbing, drainage, and other mechanical equipment.
Conduct routine inspections, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting to identify faults and prevent equipment failures.
Ensure mechanical systems operate safely and efficiently in accordance with healthcare requirements and approved maintenance schedules.
Apply relevant HTM guidance, including HTM 03-01 for ventilation, HTM 04-01 for water systems, and HTM 02-01 for medical gas pipeline systems, where applicable.
Monitor ventilation performance, airflow, pressure differentials, temperature, humidity, and filtration in critical clinical areas.
Support water hygiene management, including temperature monitoring, Legionella controls, and corrective actions in coordination with responsible personnel.
Coordinate maintenance activities with clinical teams, infection prevention personnel, HSE teams, and specialist engineers to minimise disruption to healthcare operations.
Review technical drawings, method statements, risk assessments, and permits to work to ensure compliance with approved procedures and safety requirements.
Supervise contractors and service providers, ensuring quality workmanship, safe working practices, and compliance with contractual requirements.
Ensure mechanical maintenance activities comply with applicable statutory regulations, healthcare engineering standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
Coordinate with electrical, civil, medical gas, fire safety, and other specialist teams to maintain system integrity and prevent service interruptions.
Support commissioning, testing, validation, and handover of new or modified mechanical installations.
Investigate recurring faults, analyse equipment performance, and recommend improvements to reliability, energy efficiency, and maintenance effectiveness.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, test results, equipment history, and work orders using CMMS and other reporting systems.
Monitor maintenance costs, spare parts, resource utilisation, and service performance to support efficient operations and customer satisfaction.
Tools & Methods, HSEQ
Abide by the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality, (HSEQ) policy, procedures necessary for the good conduct and safety of the workplace. It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable to the compliance of Enova’s HSEQ policy, operating procedures, as well as being compliant to local legislation. The Employee shall seek clarification and guidance in specific cases or whenever one feels necessary.
Customer Relations
Develop a pro-active working relationship with all authorities and assist in establishing areas for service improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised/accredited university and approved by the Ministry of Education.
Minimum Experience
7 years of total relevant experience in mechanical engineering, maintenance, or facilities management.
At least 3 years of the total experience must be in healthcare facilities.
Relevant experience in mechanical systems maintenance, HVAC, water systems, troubleshooting, and healthcare building services.
Job Specific Skills
Knowledge of HVAC, chillers, pumps, boilers, plumbing, and drainage systems.
Understanding of relevant HTM and DoH guidelines, including HTM 03-01, HTM 04-01, and HTM 02-01.
Qualified and certified in accordance with applicable HTM and DoH guidelines.
Knowledge of ventilation, water hygiene, Legionella control, and infection prevention.
Ability to troubleshoot faults, interpret technical drawings, and assess equipment performance.
Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and statutory safety requirements.
Ability to coordinate with specialist engineering teams and supervise contractors.
Proficiency in CMMS, Microsoft Office, and relevant engineering software.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Fluency in English and experience in healthcare and customer-focused environments.
