Responsibilities Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs. To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com JOB SUMMARY: The Facility Maintenance Engineer, working under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Engineering/Plant Operations and is responsible for the plant operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Hospital mechanical, electrical, and supported facilities. The Hospital is a 24x7x365 manned facility. This is an experienced level position in a 24/7 Health care facility. The right person for this position must be able to be on call after hours and on weekends on a rotating basis. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Make equipment and building rounds. Record and log data on all mechanical, electrical, equipment, and other systems. • Respond to call backs and remedy issue/s. If needed escalate findings to Facilities Supervisor. • Direct electrical, mechanical, and construction facilities vendors to routine work area/s. Facilitate repairs and installations as needed. • Crossover work with the operations team on joint departmental efforts. • Promptly respond and close work orders and tickets as assigned. • Accurately record machinery history and rapidly report any problems with machinery to Facilites Supervisor. • Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems/TMS. • Ability to use experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Monitoring and Control in conformity with pertinent facility policies, procedures, and guidelines. • Accountable for specific tasks assigned within scope of work and their successful completion • Other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights • Challenging and rewarding work environment • Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off • Excellent Benefit Packages • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Human Resources at 956-523-2027. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School or GED required • 1-3 years experience in Hospital maintenance or construction trades work. • Ability to perform basic maintenance work • Ability to work independently and manage multiple project and priorities. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. • Good written and communication skills. • Basic understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a Hospital environment, including: • EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School or GED required • 1-3 years experience in Hospital maintenance or construction trades work. • Ability to perform basic maintenance work • Ability to work independently and manage multiple project and priorities. • Ability to lift 50 lbs. • Good written and communication skills. • Basic understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a Hospital environment, including: • EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters. Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs. To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com JOB SUMMARY: The Facility Maintenance Engineer, working under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Engineering/Plant Operations and is responsible for the plant operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the Hospital mechanical, electrical, and supported facilities. The Hospital is a 24x7x365 manned facility. This is an experienced level position in a 24/7 Health care facility. The right person for this position must be able to be on call after hours and on weekends on a rotating basis. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Make equipment and building rounds. Record and log data on all mechanical, electrical, equipment, and other systems. • Respond to call backs and remedy issue/s. If needed escalate findings to Facilities Supervisor. • Direct electrical, mechanical, and construction facilities vendors to routine work area/s. Facilitate repairs and installations as needed. • Crossover work with the operations team on joint departmental efforts. • Promptly respond and close work orders and tickets as assigned. • Accurately record machinery history and rapidly report any problems with machinery to Facilites Supervisor. • Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems/TMS. • Ability to use experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Building Monitoring and Control in conformity with pertinent facility policies, procedures, and guidelines. • Accountable for specific tasks assigned within scope of work and their successful completion • Other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights • Challenging and rewarding work environment • Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off • Excellent Benefit Packages • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan • Tuition Reimbursement • Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations! • HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Human Resources at 956-523-2027.
See More Details >>ABOUT Every successful engineering career needs a solid foundation, and that’s exactly what you’ll get. Do your job right, and you’ll build structures that will last for years to come—and a career that will take you wherever you want to go. ENGINEERING JOBS IN THE NAVY HULL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN When things break on a Navy ship, duct tape won’t cut it. Hull Maintenance Technicians are the experienced welders and metal workers who can forge or fabricate just about anything a ship needs to repair everything from hull breaches to broken pipes—welding, brazing, plumbing, sheet metal, wood work…the list goes on. ELECTRICIAN’S MATE Whether you’re installing the latest electrical panels in the cockpit or troubleshooting the electric breakers on a submarine, you are responsible for keeping the power flowing. If you’re fascinated by complex circuits and schematics, a career as an EM might be your perfect match. GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL Few engines in the world are as powerful as a gas-turbine system on a Navy warship. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, from operating electrical plants to repairing wiring and circuitry. The strongest engines in the world need Sailors with the strength and skills to support them. GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – MECHANICAL If you like working with your hands, the Navy has plenty of jobs that fit the bill. But not all of them get to operate one of the world’s most powerful engines. To do that, you need to be a Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical. In addition to operating the turbines and propulsion equipment that keep the ship moving, you’ll also develop broad knowledge of fuel systems, steam systems and other systems related to propulsion. MACHINIST’S MATE Navy ships are constantly crossing the ocean, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles to the shores of every continent on Earth. As a Machinist’s Mate, you help ensure your ship arrives safely. Whether you’re repairing a steam turbine or adjusting an aircraft elevator, you can expect to gain thorough working knowledge of all things mechanical on ships like cruisers and destroyers. ENGINEERING AIDE Engineering Aides directly assist Construction Engineers in developing final construction plans. They are responsible for performing the pre-construction prep work from blueprint planning to land surveying that helps ensure the success of the project. DAMAGE CONTROLMAN Damage Controlmen are the first responders who are critical to preventing accidents. Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are prepared for an emergency, since all engineers are trained as first responders and attend additional training (BECC-Basic Engineering Common Core) on the first line of defense when it comes to fires, flooding, and CBR attacks. PAY AND BENEFITS From the day you start, you’ll receive: • Competitive salary • Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment • Free health insurance • Free housing • A retirement plan • Paid training • College credit EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES • Undergraduate degree opportunities • Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance • Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition • Professional credentials and certifications • College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • U.S. citizen or equivalent • High school graduate or equivalent • 17 years of age or older WORK ENVIRONMENT You’ll construct and repair a variety of structures in just about every environment imaginable. You may work at Navy bases or ports of call around the globe, and you may be deployed to help develop or rebuild areas affected by natural disasters. PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Machinist's Mates in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes ABOUT Every successful engineering career needs a solid foundation, and that’s exactly what you’ll get. Do your job right, and you’ll build structures that will last for years to come—and a career that will take you wherever you want to go. ENGINEERING JOBS IN THE NAVY HULL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN When things break on a Navy ship, duct tape won’t cut it. Hull Maintenance Technicians are the experienced welders and metal workers who can forge or fabricate just about anything a ship needs to repair everything from hull breaches to broken pipes—welding, brazing, plumbing, sheet metal, wood work…the list goes on. ELECTRICIAN’S MATE Whether you’re installing the latest electrical panels in the cockpit or troubleshooting the electric breakers on a submarine, you are responsible for keeping the power flowing. If you’re fascinated by complex circuits and schematics, a career as an EM might be your perfect match. GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICAL Few engines in the world are as powerful as a gas-turbine system on a Navy warship. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, from operating electrical plants to repairing wiring and circuitry. The strongest engines in the world need Sailors with the strength and skills to support them. GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – MECHANICAL If you like working with your hands, the Navy has plenty of jobs that fit the bill. But not all of them get to operate one of the world’s most powerful engines. To do that, you need to be a Gas Turbine Systems Technician - Mechanical. In addition to operating the turbines and propulsion equipment that keep the ship moving, you’ll also develop broad knowledge of fuel systems, steam systems and other systems related to propulsion. MACHINIST’S MATE Navy ships are constantly crossing the ocean, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles to the shores of every continent on Earth. As a Machinist’s Mate, you help ensure your ship arrives safely. Whether you’re repairing a steam turbine or adjusting an aircraft elevator, you can expect to gain thorough working knowledge of all things mechanical on ships like cruisers and destroyers. ENGINEERING AIDE Engineering Aides directly assist Construction Engineers in developing final construction plans. They are responsible for performing the pre-construction prep work from blueprint planning to land surveying that helps ensure the success of the project. DAMAGE CONTROLMAN Damage Controlmen are the first responders who are critical to preventing accidents. Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are prepared for an emergency, since all engineers are trained as first responders and attend additional training (BECC-Basic Engineering Common Core) on the first line of defense when it comes to fires, flooding, and CBR attacks. PAY AND BENEFITS From the day you start, you’ll receive: • Competitive salary • Potential to earn a bonus upon enlistment • Free health insurance • Free housing • A retirement plan • Paid training • College credit EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES • Undergraduate degree opportunities • Navy College Program and Tuition Assistance • Post-9/11 GI Bill, up to 100% tuition • Professional credentials and certifications • College credit hours toward a bachelor’s or associate degree through the American Council on Education QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • U.S. citizen or equivalent • High school graduate or equivalent • 17 years of age or older WORK ENVIRONMENT You’ll construct and repair a variety of structures in just about every environment imaginable. You may work at Navy bases or ports of call around the globe, and you may be deployed to help develop or rebuild areas affected by natural disasters. PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Machinist's Mates in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes
See More Details >>General Responsibilities: Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, and steel). Communicate with project manager, engineering technicians, client representative, contractor's representative and others as applicable regarding the construction site, project requirements, and testing, observation, and inspection requirements and results. Transport material samples with associated identifying documentation to the laboratory for further testing and analysis. Tabulate, prepare, and submit data and observation in the form of written and digital reports as work is performed for daily transmittal to the Terracon Project Manager. Maintain and clean equipment, vehicles and work areas. May assist with scheduling and dispatch of Technicians to project sites. Adhere to strict safety standards. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: • Under close supervision of higher level technicians or staff professionals, assist on tasks and perform basic testing and observations duties. • Provides clear documentation of findings and results. • Communicates information to Project Manager and discusses accuracy of data in preparation for submittal. • Submits documentation and communicates results as directed by the Project Manager • Will be placed in a progressively increased role of training and responsibility in work assignments. • Maintains assigned equipment. • Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Perform pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects. Requirements: • High school diploma or equivalent • 6 months experience required. • Obtain ACI certification within 90 days of hire. • Successful completion of related internal safety certifications. • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Preferred Certification: • Obtain Nuclear Density Gauge certification within 6 months of hire.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Laredo, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship that combines practical experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 596,900 mechanical trade jobs nationwide, with an average weekly wage of $567.50 in Laredo, TX. The job market is expected to grow, with a projected increase of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Trade schools, unions, and various platforms assist aspiring mechanical trade professionals in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $29,000 annually for experienced workers.
