Weekend Performance Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a skilled Stationary Engineer to support the operation and reliability of central utility systems that are critical to patient care, research, and facility operations. The Stationary Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the continuous functionality and efficiency of essential building systems, including chilled water, steam, compressed air, vacuum, and heating hot water systems. This position requires a high level of technical expertise and the ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain complex infrastructure.
UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Stationary Engineer contributes directly to this mission by maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant building systems across campus operations. The Stationary Engineer ensures that all central utility systems are optimized and functioning at peak performance to support the organization's world-class facilities.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge in utility systems operations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. This individual demonstrates experience working with building automation systems, process water chemistry, and central plant equipment.
Relevant certifications or licenses in boiler operation or stationary engineering are preferred, along with hands-on experience in a healthcare, research, or large institutional environment.
Salary Range: $69,000 - $86,000 - $103,000
Work Schedule: Thursday 10:30pm-7am; Friday 10:30pm-7am, Saturday 6:30pm-7am; Sunday 6:30pm-7am
Why Us?
Working as a Stationary Engineer at UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to directly support critical infrastructure that advances cutting-edge research and patient care. This role provides exposure to complex systems, career growth through hands-on technical development, and collaboration across multiple skilled trades. UT MD Anderson supports employee well-being while fostering an environment focused on innovation, performance excellence, and operational reliability.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Utility Systems Operation & Optimization
• Operate central utility systems including chilled water, steam, compressed air, vacuum, and heating hot water systems
• Optimize use of natural resources such as electricity, natural gas, water, and sewer systems
• Monitor equipment using building automation systems (BAS)
• Analyze system performance and adjust operations for energy efficiency and reliability
• Conduct routine route checks and complete shift check sheets
• Document daily equipment activity and system performance data
Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
• Perform preventative maintenance on boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and related systems
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions and identify root causes
• Execute corrective repairs or secure equipment and initiate repair requests
• Respond to equipment alarms and triage critical system failures
• Investigate recurring issues and implement corrective actions to prevent future failures
• Perform process water chemistry testing and adjust treatment as needed
Water Systems Monitoring & Compliance
• Conduct water chemistry analysis and maintain optimal conditions
• Record and document test results and chemical adjustments
• Coordinate domestic water sanitization processes and maintain documentation
• Maintain water usage logs, including city, well, make-up, and blowdown meter readings
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory inspection requirements
• Coordinate and support inspections by external agencies
Work Coordination & Communication
• Respond to facility alarms, customer service requests, and fire alarms
• Coordinate work orders and manage backlog for preventative and corrective maintenance
• Communicate system status updates with internal teams and stakeholders
• Serve as point of contact for vendors and contractors
• Oversee contractor work to ensure compliance with standards and requirements
• Order materials and maintain inventory for system operations
Support, Training & Continuous Improvement
• Assist in training and orientation of maintenance staff
• Provide cross-functional support to refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance teams
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and operational reviews
• Contribute to project design reviews and development of Owner's Design Guidelines
• Inspect completed work to confirm quality and compliance
• Prepare and submit operational and performance reports
EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Vocational school or apprenticeship training.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: Four years Experience working with boiler systems, chiller/cooling towers, and/or water treatment systems in a large central physical plant.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: First or Second Grade Licensed Stationary Engineer as issued by the City of Houston.
• Preferred: Class D Water Operator license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
• Preferred: UC-EPA - Universal Certification Universal Certification by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Preferred: TDL - Texas Drivers License Valid Class A, B or C Texas driver's license and eligible to drive State and institutional vehicles.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 180957
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evening/Night, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 69,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 103,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

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