Medical Gas Plant Engineer

Job Purpose The Engineer - Medical Gas Plant is responsible for the operational integrity, maintenance, and compliance of the hospital's medical gas pipeline system (MGPS) and associated plant. The role holder ensures the continuous, safe, and reliable supply of medical gases (e.g., Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Medical Air to clinical areas, directly impacting patient safety and care.  Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities 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 work 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 in 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.