Stationary Engineer - 6K Sign-On Bonus

Daniels Health • Houston, TX

2d • $39 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Stationary Engineer services and maintains electro-mechanical equipment supporting Daniels Health site operations locally and regionally, including a robotic washline, autoclaves, boilers, and other equipment. The role oversees daily cleaning and upkeep of the Houston facility through direct leadership of a custodial employee and develops and trains Maintenance Specialists to support their facilities.

The engineer starts, regulates, repairs, and shuts down equipment; monitors meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure safe operation within established limits; and uses electrical and electronic test equipment to maintain and troubleshoot heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Routine work also includes equipment upkeep and repairs such as replacing defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, lubricating moving parts, replacing filters, and removing soot and corrosion.

The position requires a current Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License that must be maintained throughout employment. It includes 24/7 emergency monitoring of boiler systems and requires the ability and willingness to respond to emergencies, including nights and weekends. The typical work week is Monday through Friday, with additional evening or weekend maintenance as needed. The role manages a team of two to three custodial and entry-level maintenance specialists and provides remote support to facilities outside the region.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Houston. The stated pay range is $38.89–$43.21 per hour, with a $6,000 sign-on bonus paid in three installments: $2,000 after 30 days, $2,000 after 90 days, and $2,000 after six months.

Requirements

• Current Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License, maintained throughout employment.
• Maintenance experience with mechanical assemblies, boilers, autoclaves, and production equipment.
• Welding experience and experience with basic repair work.
• Ability to identify and repair electrical issues and communicate fault conditions.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled machines, including by telephone support.
• Ability to operate engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to read gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations.
• Ability to monitor and activate boiler water, chemical, and air valves, as well as monitor boiler fuel levels.
• Proficiency with computers, tablets, and smart devices; ability to navigate Excel spreadsheets and computer-based reporting systems such as Maintain-X and Myosh, write reports in MS Word, and maintain computer-based documentation.
• Ability and willingness 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.
• Communicate with the Service and Engineering team to arrange spare parts, travel schedules, and overall support.
• Assemble, align, and install equipment and machine upgrades as needed while adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Provide 24/7 equipment monitoring by phone and respond rapidly to emergencies remotely or on-site.
• Routinely inspect equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Manage a team of two to three custodial and entry-level maintenance specialists.
• 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 and maintain logs to produce weekly reports of completed tasks and outstanding items.
• Provide remote support to plant facilities outside the region to restore production as quickly as possible.
• Maintain the Houston facility's spare-parts inventory in partnership with plant management.
• Cover for other supervisors and managers during callouts or vacations.
• Oversee daily cleaning and upkeep of the Houston facility through direct leadership of the custodial employee.
• Develop and train Maintenance Specialists to support their respective facilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a 50% employer match on up to 6% employee contribution, up to a 3% employer contribution; matching begins on Day 1 and has a five-year vesting schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on 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.

What This Job Offers

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