Engineer, Maintenance II (Night Shift)

The Friedkin Group•Westfield, TX

About The Position

The Engineer, Maintenance II supports the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) and affiliated facilities under the direction of the Lead Engineer. The role maintains HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems and supports preventative maintenance programs to help ensure safe, efficient operations. It requires compliance with safety policies, NFPA standards, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations, as well as appropriate PPE use and the ability to interpret technical manuals and drawings. The position leads advanced maintenance and repair work, develops and oversees preventative maintenance programs, and serves as a subject matter expert for HVAC systems. It also provides technical leadership for electrical systems, tracks maintenance performance indicators, investigates recurring failures, and implements long-term corrective and process-improvement solutions. The Engineer, Maintenance II mentors junior engineers and maintenance staff. Minimal domestic travel of up to 10% is required.

Requirements

Associate's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Four to six years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to apply common sense.
Valid, in-state driver's license upon hire.

Nice To Haves

State of Texas Apprentice Maintenance Electrician License or City of Houston Third Grade Stationary Engineer license.
Knowledge or skills in HVAC, reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, computerized maintenance management systems, preventive maintenance, plumbing awareness, mechanical engineering, electrical systems, and equipment repair.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems to maximize uptime and efficiency across facilities.
Design, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life, minimize unplanned downtime, and optimize resource use.
Serve as a subject matter expert for HVAC systems, troubleshoot complex issues, review load calculations, and ensure compliance with energy and environmental standards.
Provide technical leadership on electrical systems, including switchgear, distribution panels, and backup power systems, and ensure compliance with NFPA and NEC codes.
Develop and track maintenance KPIs, including equipment reliability, mean time between failures, and energy efficiency, and present findings to management.
Conduct root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures, recommend corrective actions, and implement long-term solutions.
Drive process improvements to streamline maintenance workflows, reduce costs, improve system reliability, and align practices with industry standards.
Ensure compliance with safety policies, NFPA codes, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations during maintenance and project execution.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and maintenance staff.