Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX
Maintenance engineer jobs in Houston are concentrated in the Energy Corridor, Pasadena, and the Ship Channel industrial belt, driven by demand from oil and gas, petrochemical, and large-scale manufacturing operations. Employers hiring right now include Hilton, Amentum, and Sentral. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerHilton
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in engineering
Companies hiring17
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Maintenance Technician - Stationary Engineer License
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Daniels Health
Maintenance Technician - Stationary Engineer License
Houston, Texas
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Maintenance Technician II / Lead Building Engineer
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Sentral
Maintenance Technician II / Lead Building Engineer
Houston, Texas
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Building Maintenance Engineer
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Maeville Pediatrics
Building Maintenance Engineer
Houston, Texas
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Hotel Preventative Maintenance Engineer
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Sonesta
Hotel Preventative Maintenance Engineer
Houston, Texas
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Maintenance Engineer
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Hyatt Place Houston Downtown
Maintenance Engineer
Houston, Texas
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Maintenance Technician - Stationary Engineer License
Daniels Health·Houston, Texas
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for servicing and maintaining our electro-mechanical equipment, including Daniels' robotic washline, autoclaves, boilers, and various other equipment to support site operations both locally and regionally. This role will oversee the daily cleaning and upkeep of the Houston facility by direct leadership of the custodial employee. The maintenance supervisor will also develop and train Maintenance Specialists to provide support to their respective facility.
Maintenance Engineers and boiler operators start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment. They monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure that equipment operates safely and within established limits. They use sophisticated electrical and electronic test equipment to service, troubleshoot, repair, and monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Stationary engineers and boiler operators also perform routine maintenance. They may completely overhaul or replace defective valves, gaskets, or bearings. In addition, they lubricate moving parts, replace filters, and remove soot and corrosion that can make a boiler less efficient.
This position requires a minimum of a Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License.
What you will do
- Daily hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, service, 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 necessary, while adhering to timeline and budget
- Provide 24/7 monitoring of equipment via phone support, with rapid response as needed – both remotely and on-site
- Routinely inspect equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently and safely
- Manage a team of 2-3 custodial and entry level maintenance specialists.
- Assist with other leadership functions in the building, as the business needs.
- Communicate with facility leadership to arrange planned downtime to complete maintenance activities
- Record data and keep logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activity to generate weekly reports detailing completed tasks and outstanding items
- Provide remote support to plant facilities outside of the region to get them back in production as quickly as possible
- Maintain spare parts inventory at the Houston facility in partnership with plant management to ensure plants are stocked effectively
- Cover for other Supervisors and Managers during callouts or vacations
What we are looking for
- Education: Must have third-grade stationary engineers license – Current and must maintain status during time of employment.
- Experience: Maintenance experience in mechanical assemblies, boilers, autoclaves, and production equipment
- Welding, experience with basic repair work
- Electrical, ability to identify and repair electrical issues and communicate fault conditions
- Experience in supervising employees in entry-level roles is a plus
- Skills: Ability to troubleshoot PLC controlled machines, with telephone support
- Operate engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment
- Read gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations
- Monitor and activating boiler water, chemical, and air valves, as well as fuel levels in the boiler
- Ability to use computers, tablets and smart devices proficiently; navigate Excel spreadsheets and computer-based reporting such as Maintain-X and Myosh; write reports in MS Word and maintain computer-based documentation.
- Knowledge of medical waste processing center operations
Why work for us
- Industry Leader: Over 20 years of excellence in medical waste management with top-tier NPS and delivery-reliability scores
- 401K Matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution), with match starting Day 1, 5 year vesting schedule
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; and more
- Job Stability: As an essential healthcare service provider, we're recession-proof and non-seasonal
- Permanent Role: Full-time, Monday- Friday
- Empowering, visionary culture: We think differently, act boldly, and value authenticity, creativity, and trust. Our team thrives on innovation, agility, and purpose-driven work, where every unique talent contributes to meaningful impact in healthcare
- 6K Sign on Bonus: To be paid out 2K after 30 days of employment, 2K after 90 days of employment, and 2K after 6 months of employment
Learn more about us and our mission!
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
Daniels Health
Maintenance Technician - Stationary Engineer License
Houston, Texas
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
2+ yrs exp.
Full Time
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for servicing and maintaining our electro-mechanical equipment, including Daniels' robotic washline, autoclaves, boilers, and various other equipment to support site operations both locally and regionally. This role will oversee the daily cleaning and upkeep of the Houston facility by direct leadership of the custodial employee. The maintenance supervisor will also develop and train Maintenance Specialists to provide support to their respective facility.
Maintenance Engineers and boiler operators start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment. They monitor meters, gauges, and computerized controls to ensure that equipment operates safely and within established limits. They use sophisticated electrical and electronic test equipment to service, troubleshoot, repair, and monitor heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. Stationary engineers and boiler operators also perform routine maintenance. They may completely overhaul or replace defective valves, gaskets, or bearings. In addition, they lubricate moving parts, replace filters, and remove soot and corrosion that can make a boiler less efficient.
This position requires a minimum of a Grade 3 Stationary Engineer License.
What you will do
- Daily hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, service, 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 necessary, while adhering to timeline and budget
- Provide 24/7 monitoring of equipment via phone support, with rapid response as needed – both remotely and on-site
- Routinely inspect equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently and safely
- Manage a team of 2-3 custodial and entry level maintenance specialists.
- Assist with other leadership functions in the building, as the business needs.
- Communicate with facility leadership to arrange planned downtime to complete maintenance activities
- Record data and keep logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activity to generate weekly reports detailing completed tasks and outstanding items
- Provide remote support to plant facilities outside of the region to get them back in production as quickly as possible
- Maintain spare parts inventory at the Houston facility in partnership with plant management to ensure plants are stocked effectively
- Cover for other Supervisors and Managers during callouts or vacations
What we are looking for
- Education: Must have third-grade stationary engineers license – Current and must maintain status during time of employment.
- Experience: Maintenance experience in mechanical assemblies, boilers, autoclaves, and production equipment
- Welding, experience with basic repair work
- Electrical, ability to identify and repair electrical issues and communicate fault conditions
- Experience in supervising employees in entry-level roles is a plus
- Skills: Ability to troubleshoot PLC controlled machines, with telephone support
- Operate engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment
- Read gauges, meters, and charts to track boiler operations
- Monitor and activating boiler water, chemical, and air valves, as well as fuel levels in the boiler
- Ability to use computers, tablets and smart devices proficiently; navigate Excel spreadsheets and computer-based reporting such as Maintain-X and Myosh; write reports in MS Word and maintain computer-based documentation.
- Knowledge of medical waste processing center operations
Why work for us
- Industry Leader: Over 20 years of excellence in medical waste management with top-tier NPS and delivery-reliability scores
- 401K Matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution), with match starting Day 1, 5 year vesting schedule
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; and more
- Job Stability: As an essential healthcare service provider, we're recession-proof and non-seasonal
- Permanent Role: Full-time, Monday- Friday
- Empowering, visionary culture: We think differently, act boldly, and value authenticity, creativity, and trust. Our team thrives on innovation, agility, and purpose-driven work, where every unique talent contributes to meaningful impact in healthcare
- 6K Sign on Bonus: To be paid out 2K after 30 days of employment, 2K after 90 days of employment, and 2K after 6 months of employment
Learn more about us and our mission!
Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Daniels Health conducts background checks and drug testing as part of the post‑offer hiring process.
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Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a maintenance engineer job in Houston?
Target the sectors that drive Houston's maintenance hiring: oil and gas, petrochemical refining, and heavy manufacturing along the Ship Channel and in Pasadena. Candidates with hands-on experience in rotating equipment, instrumentation, or predictive maintenance programs stand out. Reliability-centered maintenance credentials and familiarity with large industrial facilities give you a measurable edge over generalist applicants in this market.
Which companies hire maintenance engineers in Houston?
Companies currently hiring maintenance engineers in Houston include Hilton, Amentum, and Sentral, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local employer mix skews heavily toward energy majors, petrochemical processors, and the industrial contractors that service them across the greater Houston area.
Are there remote maintenance engineer jobs in Houston?
Yes, but only for a narrow slice of the role. Hands-on plant and facility work is inherently on-site, so fully remote positions are uncommon for maintenance engineers. About 0% of maintenance engineer openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The roles most likely to offer flexibility are reliability analysis, maintenance planning, and technical documentation positions at larger energy companies.
How can I get a maintenance engineer job in Houston with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Houston is targeting industrial contractors and facilities management firms that staff the Energy Corridor and Ship Channel plants, as they often hire at the technician or junior engineer level. Internships with petrochemical operators or municipal utilities provide hands-on exposure that Houston employers value. Associate-level maintenance planner or reliability coordinator roles are strong lateral moves that build the plant floor credentials larger employers want.
Which industries hire the most maintenance engineers in Houston?
The sectors hiring the most maintenance engineers in Houston are Manufacturing, Energy, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Houston's position as the U.S. energy capital means refining, petrochemical processing, and the infrastructure that supports them consistently generate the highest local demand for maintenance engineering talent.
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