Engineer – Medical Gas Plant

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

· Valid membership with a recognized professional engineering body (e.g., COREN or equivalent).

· Certified training and qualifications in Medical Gas Pipeline Systems is highly desirable.

Experience

· Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in the operation and maintenance of complex engineering plants.

· In-depth knowledge of medical gas production technologies, high-pressure pipeline systems, and alarm monitoring systems.

· Proven experience in leading a technical team and managing maintenance schedules.

· Strong understanding of international safety and quality standards governing medical gases.

Plant Operations & Maintenance

· Operate, monitor, and maintain medical gas production plants (e.g., Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption (VPSA) plants, medical air compressors, vacuum pumps) and manifold systems.

· Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance, servicing, and testing of all medical gas equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and relevant standards.

· Diagnose and rectify faults in the medical gas pipeline system, including outlets, alarms, and valves.

· Manage and monitor medical gas cylinder storage, changeover procedures, and bulk tank levels.

Compliance & Safety

· Ensure full compliance with all relevant national and international standards and safety regulations.

· Perform regular purity testing of medical gases and document results to guarantee quality and safety for patient use.

· Strictly adhere to and enforce safe systems of work, including permit-to-work procedures for hot works and isolations.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date engineering logs, maintenance records, and compliance certificates.

Emergency Response & Project Support

· Act as a first responder to all medical gas system alarms, alerts, and emergency situations.

· Participate in the installation, upgrade, and modification of the MGPS, providing technical expertise.

· Liaise with and manage third-party contractors as required.

· Train clinical staff on the correct use of medical gas outlets and emergency procedures.

Project Management and Continuous Improvement

· Lead and project-manage any upgrades, extensions, or modifications to the MGPS, coordinating with consultants and contractors.

· Identify and implement innovations and improvements to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and energy consumption.

· Collaborate with the Facilities Management department on integrated building management system (BMS) issues related to the plant.