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Operating Engineer

Houston, TX💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-27

Core

Maintaining operational excellence of facility infrastructure including mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire safety, and control systems.

Role type

Stationary Engineer (Facility Operations)

Builds

Safe, efficient, and reliable building operations for clients and occupants.

Domain

Commercial Real Estate / Facility Management

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HVAC systems maintenance, plumbing repairs, fire/life safety system operation, central plant equipment operation (chillers, cooling towers, pumps), preventative maintenance planning, contractor work monitoring, hazardous materials compliance, inventory control, system diagnostics, Microsoft Excel/Word

Preferred skills

Stationary Engineer License (Level 1, 2, or 3), facility services purchasing experience, vendor evaluation, building automation systems familiarity, commercial facility maintenance experience

Technologies

Building automation and control systems, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, monitoring, and repairs on HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and fire safety systems; conduct cleaning, inspection, and calibration on central plant equipment; review service request summaries to resolve operational problems; record equipment readings and make adjustments; monitor and evaluate outside contractors' work quality and pricing; perform daily water treatment readings and tool inventory checks; ensure compliance with hazardous materials policies.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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