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TDIndustries, Inc. · 1 day ago

1st Grade Stationary Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions. The 1st Grade Stationary Engineer will operate and maintain central plant systems, ensuring safe and efficient performance while coordinating with various teams and adhering to safety regulations.

ConstructionIndustrialMechanical Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and control central plant systems including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary equipment

Utilize Building Automation Systems (BAS) and manual controls to adjust plant operations and respond to system demands

Perform routine plant rounds, inspections, and operational checks to ensure safe and efficient equipment performance

Respond promptly to alarms, equipment failures, and emergency situations to minimize downtime and protect campus operations

Perform routine maintenance, operational adjustments, and minor repairs on mechanical and electrical plant equipment

Coordinate activities with TDIndustries supervisors, Rice University facilities staff, and third-party contractors

Maintain accurate logs, shift reports, and operational documentation in accordance with TDIndustries and client requirements

Ensure compliance with all applicable safety policies, environmental regulations, and operating procedures

Support plant startup, shutdown, seasonal changeovers, and load optimization

Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Provide guidance and support to junior engineers or operators as needed

Qualification

Texas 1st Grade Stationary Engineer LicenseHigh-pressure boilers knowledgeBAS/SCADA systems experienceMechanical aptitudeBlueprint interpretationTroubleshooting skillsEnergy efficiency knowledgeDecision-making skillsIndependent work abilityLeadership experience

Required

Valid Texas 1st Grade Stationary Engineer License, maintained in good standing

Minimum 5 years of experience operating large central utility plants, district energy systems, or industrial facilities

Strong knowledge of high-pressure boilers, chillers, steam systems, and electrical distribution

Experience working with computerized BAS/SCADA systems

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently while following TDIndustries and client protocols

Ability to work in a central plant environment including mechanical rooms and outdoor equipment areas

Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and lift up to 50 lbs

Comfortable working around high-pressure steam, rotating equipment, and electrical systems

Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required

Preferred

Experience supporting higher education, healthcare, or mission-critical facilities

Prior experience working for a facility management or service provider

Knowledge of energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives, and reliability-centered maintenance

Lead engineer or shift leadership experience

Company

TDIndustries, Inc.

TDIndustries delivers a comprehensive approach to Facility Services and Mechanical Construction.

Founded in 1946

Dallas, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.tdindustries.com/

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