Stationary Engineer - Weekend Nights

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 ensures 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 all central utility systems are optimized and functioning at peak performance to support the organization’s world‑class facilities.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Respond to facility alarms, customer service requests, and fire alarms.
• Coordinate work orders and manage backlog for preventive 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.

• 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.

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

• Required:
  
  Four years of…