What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Stationary Engineer position at Wheeler Staffing Partners?
Chief Stationary Engineer
Location: Midland, TX
Employment: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Schedule: Fully Onsite, Monday–Friday
Compensation: $70,000–$100,000 (depending on level of experience)
Position Overview
Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking a Chief Stationary Engineer. The Chief Stationary Engineer is responsible for managing day-to-day plant operations including all service contracts in order to improve efficiency for our Client.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage plant operations and the HVAC maintenance department.
- Manage sub-contracts and purchase orders with service providers for Central Energy Plant (CEP) repairs.
- Trains and coaches the operators to ensure the plant operates efficiently.
- Perform on-going training of the plant operators.
- Develop and maintain the Plant Operating Manual and Emergency SOP's.
- Assist the EPC team with the coordination of engineering, procurement, and construction activities without interfering with normal operations.
- Maintain adequate parts and materials inventory.
- Coordinate on-site troubleshooting and diagnostic efforts with remote support services team.
- Maintain an appropriate tool inventory for the stationary engineers.
- Manage client expectations.
Qualifications
- 10 years of central energy plant and facility operations experience.
- Hands-on experience with chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, and building automation systems.
- Prior experience supervising plant operators and managing operations within healthcare, laboratory, or other mission-critical facilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Well-versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
- Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and team morale.
- Degree in a related technical field.
- 1st Class A/C and Boilers licenses.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Travel approximately 0–5%
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps
- Frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, and perform repetitive motions
- Operate machinery, hand tools, and power tools
- Lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to weather conditions, noise, and active construction sites
Why Work With Wheeler Staffing Partners?
Wheeler Staffing Partners connects skilled professionals with leading employers across construction, engineering, and technical industries. We are committed to helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that support career growth, competitive compensation, and long-term success.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000