Engineer, Maintenance II (Night Shift)

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive and fair compensation structure based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid leave

A Day In The Life

The Associate, Maintenance Engineer II supports the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) and affiliated facilities by maintaining HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems while assisting with preventative maintenance programs. This role ensures compliance with safety and NFPA standards, uses proper PPE, and interprets technical manuals and drawings. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across facilities.
• Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment life, minimize unplanned downtime, and optimize resource utilization.
• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) for HVAC systems, including 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 compliance with NFPA/NEC codes.
• Develop and track maintenance KPIs (e.g., equipment reliability, MTBF, energy efficiency) and present findings to management to support data-driven decisions.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures, recommend corrective actions, and implement long-term solutions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline maintenance workflows, reduce costs, improve system reliability, and align practices with industry best standards.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety policies, NFPA codes, OSHA requirements, and all environmental regulations during maintenance and project execution.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and maintenance staff, building cross-functional expertise and operational depth.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 4-6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver License in state upon hire.
• State Licensed Electrician.
• Ability to apply common sense.

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Texas Apprentice Maintenance Electrician License or a City of Houston Third Grade Stationary Engineer license.
• Awareness in the following areas (developing level): HVAC, Reliability Engineering, Predictive Maintenance, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Equipment Repair.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, stoop, kneel/squat, climb, use hands and fingers, handle/grip/squeeze, push/pull, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to balance, crouch, crawl, reach overhead, taste or smell.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).