Stationary Engineer - 6K Sign-On Bonus

Daniels Health • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Stationary Engineer services and maintains electro-mechanical equipment, including a robotic washline, autoclaves, boilers, and other equipment, supporting local and regional site operations. The role oversees daily cleaning and upkeep at the Houston facility through direct leadership of custodial staff and develops and trains Maintenance Specialists. The engineer starts, regulates, repairs, and shuts down equipment; monitors meters, gauges, and computerized controls; and services, troubleshoots, repairs, and monitors heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Routine maintenance may include overhauling or replacing defective valves, gaskets, and bearings; lubricating moving parts; replacing filters; and removing soot and corrosion.

This position requires a current Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License, which must be maintained throughout employment. It includes hands-on equipment maintenance and repair, 24/7 emergency monitoring and response, supervisory responsibilities for a team of two to three custodial and entry-level maintenance employees, and occasional support for facilities outside the region. The typical workweek is Monday through Friday, with evening or weekend work as maintenance needs require. Compensation is $38.89–$43.21 per hour, with a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments.

Requirements

• Hold a current Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License and maintain it throughout employment.
• Have maintenance experience with mechanical assemblies, boilers, autoclaves, and production equipment.
• Have welding experience and experience with basic repair work.
• Be able to identify and repair electrical issues and communicate fault conditions.
• Be able to troubleshoot PLC-controlled machines while providing telephone support.
• Be able to operate engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Be able to read gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations.
• Be able to monitor and activate boiler water, chemical, and air valves, and monitor boiler fuel levels.
• Proficiently use computers, tablets, and smart devices; navigate Excel spreadsheets and computer-based reporting systems such as Maintain-X and Myosh; write reports in MS Word; and maintain computer-based documentation.
• Be capable and willing to respond to emergency maintenance situations, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising employees in entry-level roles.
• Knowledge of medical waste processing center operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of on-site equipment.
• Coordinate with Service and Engineering teams regarding spare parts, travel schedules, and operational support.
• Assemble, align, and install equipment and machine upgrades as needed, adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Provide 24/7 equipment monitoring by phone and respond rapidly to maintenance needs remotely or on-site.
• Routinely inspect equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Manage two to three custodial and entry-level maintenance specialists and assist with other building leadership functions as business needs require.
• Coordinate planned downtime with facility leadership to complete maintenance activities.
• Record operational, maintenance, and safety data; maintain logs; and prepare weekly reports on completed tasks and outstanding items.
• Provide remote support to facilities outside the region to help restore production quickly.
• Maintain the Houston facility’s spare-parts inventory in partnership with plant management.
• Cover for other supervisors and managers during callouts or vacations.
• Start, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment; monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls.
• Perform routine maintenance on boilers and other equipment, including replacing defective parts, lubricating moving components, replacing filters, and removing soot and corrosion.
• Oversee daily cleaning and upkeep of the Houston facility and develop and train Maintenance Specialists.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations, including at night and on weekends.

Benefits

• 401(k) employer match of 50% on contributions up to 6% (up to 3% employer contribution), starting on Day 1, with a five-year vesting schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective Day 1.
• Paid short-term disability.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Wellness resources.
• Professional development opportunities.
• $6,000 sign-on bonus, paid as $2,000 after 30 days, $2,000 after 90 days, and $2,000 after six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed