1st Grade Stationary Engineer

TDIndustries is seeking an experienced 1st Grade Stationary Engineer to support the operation of the Rice University Central Plant in Houston, TX. This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of central utility systems that provide heating, cooling, steam, and electrical services to the campus. The Stationary Engineer will work as part of the TDIndustries on-site facilities team, ensuring uninterrupted service to critical academic, research, and residential buildings while upholding TDIndustries' safety and service standards.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest.

Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership.

Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last.

At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.