Engineer, Maintenance II (Night Shift)

The Friedkin Group•Houston, 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 and efficient facility operations. The position requires compliance with safety policies, NFPA and OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations, as well as proper use of personal protective equipment and the ability to interpret technical manuals and drawings. The engineer leads advanced maintenance and repair work, develops and oversees preventative maintenance programs, and serves as a subject matter expert on HVAC systems. The role also provides technical leadership for electrical systems, monitors maintenance performance measures, investigates recurring equipment failures, and implements process improvements. The position mentors junior engineers and maintenance staff. Minimal domestic travel of up to 10% is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

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 required upon hire.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead advanced maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems across facilities.
Design, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life, minimize unplanned downtime, and optimize resource use.
Serve as an HVAC subject matter expert, troubleshooting complex issues, reviewing load calculations, and ensuring compliance with energy and environmental standards.
Provide technical leadership on electrical systems, including switchgear, distribution panels, backup power systems, and NFPA/NEC compliance.
Develop and track maintenance KPIs, such as equipment reliability, MTBF, 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 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.
Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems and assist with preventative maintenance programs.
Use proper PPE and interpret technical manuals and drawings.
Travel domestically up to 10% of the time.