Benefits of Membership

We are not currently accepting new members at this time.

NETWORKING – With over 300 members, the Hospital Engineer’s of Southwestern PA organization can help you enhance your career at quarterly meetings, educational programs, and social events. The advertisers in our newsletter are made up of companies that other health care organizations have utilized for quality sales and services to them.

CENTRALIZED MEETINGS - Quarterly meetings are in the South Side of Pittsburgh at the newly remodeled, spacious American Serbian Club of Pittsburgh located at 2554 Sarah Street Pittsburgh, PA 15230. Phone (412) 761-2539. Click here to get directions.

VALUE – HESP offers several levels of membership:

Regular Members (healthcare Facility Employee) Facility Managers, Engineers, Tradesmen, and Maintenance personnel	$30.00
Associate Members Vendors, suppliers of products or services to health care organizations	$45.00
Students Must be a student of Engineering or Biomedical programs	$10.00
Retired Members Must notify treasurer of retired status	no annual fee

These dues, which are payable yearly, entitle you to attend any or all meetings with no additional cost. Meetings include a complimentary hot buffet dinner and an cash bar. (We do request of members that consume alcohol do so responsibly).

STAYING POWER – The Hospital Engineer’s was founded in 1954 and we have one of the most successful organizations in the area. Average attendance at our meetings is 80 plus members, and meeting attendance has been as high as 125 members.

EDUCATION – Our Mission is to educate the members in becoming an employee of more value to current and future employers. HESP offers continuing education to Operating Engineers to maintain licensure. These courses will fulfill all requirements as recently mandated by the City of Pittsburgh. Click here to find out more about our educational programs.

SOCIAL EVENTS - Includes a annual Holiday Party and Awards dinner where members of HESP have the opportunity to enjoy the festivities of the season, and join fellow members to show appreciation to the Officers that serve HESP. Other annual social activities include an annual golf outing and summer picnic. Click here for more details on these events.

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FAQs

Q: How can I become a member?

A: Attend a meeting and ask anyone how to obtain a membership form (you need to have a current member sponsor you), pay the appropriate dues, and remain at the meeting until the business section where hopefully you will be voted into the organization.

Q: Why should I join HESP?

A: First look at all the reasons listed above, and consider the benefits that we as a professional society offer to our members. You won't find another professional society that has what HESP has to offer.

Q: O.K. I get a hot buffet, but what’s the real value? Why should I give up my time? I work hard all day.

A: The real value is networking with people in your field and vendors that can supply your resource requests. If you're having trouble solving a complex problem, there's sure to be another engineer with a suggestion or answer. Talking with the vendors ensures that you can get what you need, when you need it. Our vendors publish in our newsletter so you have their information right at your fingertips.

Q. What is the difference between regular members and associate members

A. Regular members are healthcare facility employees and are given the opportunity to become elected officers in HESP; Associate members can vote on anything that would be brought forth that would require a vote.

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