A Maintenance Engineer (m/f/x)

The IRIS Sud Hospitals are looking for a Maintenance Engineer (m/f/x) for the Site Maintenance Service of the Infrastructure Department

Why we recruit

The technical maintenance department is an essential player in the proper functioning of the hospital. It guarantees reliable infrastructure, high-performance equipment and a safe environment for patients and nursing staff.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be an essential link in the hospital. By ensuring the maintenance of the infrastructure as well as that of the facilities, you will contribute directly to the quality of care, the optimization of the facilities and the overall performance of the establishment.

What the job consists of

You will manage a wide range of installations from a technical and administrative point of view, ranging from electrical equipment (lifts, automatic doors, paid parking, access control systems) to sanitary infrastructures (medical gases, production of reverse osmosis and softened water, drains, teletubes, leak management), without forgetting outdoor spaces such as surroundings and gardens.

Your missions will include:

• Manage technical maintenance projects

  • Anticipate and optimize infrastructure maintenance by identifying technical needs and proposing appropriate solutions (frames, roofs, etc.)

  • Write specifications to select external service providers

  • Supervise the execution of contracts (elevators, automatic doors, sanitary facilities, etc.).

  • Coordinate and plan interventions with external service providers, sector managers, site managers and care teams to ensure the continuity of hospital activities

  • Develop, organize and monitor the preventive maintenance plan to limit breakdowns and optimize equipment performance

  • Orchestrate repairs by prioritizing requests and forwarding them to technical teams

  • Manage contracts with approved inspection bodies (BTV, AIB, etc.), implement corrective actions and monitor the lifting of remarks

• Continuously improve facility performance: Identify the causes of malfunctions and deploy sustainable solutions

• Participate in the financial management of projects: Prepare annual budgets, analyze offers, negotiate prices, compare proposals and validate purchase orders and invoices

• Organize technical documentation: Maintain up-to-date plans, manage procedures and inventories

• Guarantee the reliability of the installations: Deploy and apply maintenance procedures on our 4 sites, both preventive and curative, to ensure the performance and safety of the technical infrastructures. (low-voltage installations, medical gases, emergency lighting, fire protection, etc.)

• Maintain a clear view of the equipment: Update the inventories of technical installations (electricity, sanitary, medical gases, etc.) for optimized management

• Take part in callable on-call (1 week every 3 months, 24 hours a day): act as the first point of contact for technical emergencies and, if necessary, coordinate actions with technicians or external companies

Your manager, your team and your environment

• Your manager will be Driss Chakroun, Head of the Technical Maintenance Department

• You will join the Technical Maintenance team made up of 20 colleagues who hold the position of sector managers, engineers, technicians or secretary

• Your office will be located on the Etterbeek-Baron Lambert site and you will be active on the 4 sites of our hospitals

What you'll like about this feature

• Freedom and autonomy: You will be autonomous in the management of your missions, while benefiting from the support of your manager

• Diversity of skills and techniques: Your missions will encompass both technical and administrative aspects, combining reflection, organizational management and practical interventions in the field. You will explore various technical areas, enriching your expertise.

• Multi-site environment: Working on our 4 hospital sites will allow you to evolve in various environments, each with its own technical specificities and challenges. You will have a direct impact on the entire institution, while collaborating with different teams and providers

• Human purpose: You will contribute directly to the safety and well-being of patients and the operational efficiency of care teams

Let's talk about you 

Your training : You have a Master's degree in electromechanical, electrical or construction engineering, or a similar field

Your experiences and knowledge

• You master the technical aspects related to infrastructure (electricity, sanitary facilities, etc.)

• You have a good knowledge of administrative processes such as managing contracts, budgets, purchase orders, invoices, etc

• You have a solid knowledge of the RGIE (General Regulation of Electrical Installations) and the Code of Well-being at Work, allowing you to guarantee the compliance of installations and equipment

• You have experience in the rational use of energy, thus contributing to the energy efficiency of our hospital facilities

• You are familiar with the processes related to public procurement: calls for tenders, awarding, suretyship, provisional acceptance, final acceptance

• You have writing skills, in particular for the creation of clear and precise technical specifications, essential for the selection of service providers and project management

• You ideally have a good knowledge of Dutch

Your skills 

• Proactivity and solution-orientation: You take charge of the feedback of the inspection bodies proactively, analysing and dealing with situations quickly

• Transparency and communication: You share essential information to ensure good case management

• Hospital Awareness: You have a deep understanding of the issues related to the hospital environment and the direct impacts on patients. You manage emergencies with immediate needs in mind, while minimizing disruption to care

• Priority management: You are able to juggle between different technical priorities, finding solutions so as not to penalize patients and medical teams, even when the constraints are strong.

• Autonomy and collaboration: You are autonomous in the management of your tasks, you also appreciate teamwork and collaboration with the various players in the hospital environment

• Analytical and negotiation : You compare, verify and negotiate quotes in order to obtain the best financial conditions for the institution. You analyze each proposal with a critical mind and question the offers if necessary to maximize economic efficiency

What the recruitment process looks like

• Telephone conversation with Céline Koninckx (Recruiter): 30 minutes

• Test

• Interview with Driss Chakroun (Head of the Technical Maintenance Department) and Céline Koninckx (Recruiter): 1h

Want to join us?

Apply until February 28, 2025 inclusive by completing our online application form https://tinyurl.com/2e5dcakw

How to contact us?

For any further information, contact Driss Chakroun, Head of the Site Maintenance Department on 02/739.85.56.

For any other questions, contact Céline Koninckx, Recruiter, on 0486/658500.

To finish

We have tried to provide you with as much detail as possible about the purpose, missions, and environment of this position.

If you hesitate, we still encourage you to apply: in the worst case, you will lose a few minutes, and in the best case, it will be the beginning of a meaningful and lasting collaboration.