Facilities & Maintenance Engineer

Job Description Job Title: Facilities & Maintenance EngineerType of Role: Direct HireShift / Hours: 1st ShiftLocation: Houston TexasSalary Range: $85,000 - $100,000Job Title: Facilities & Maintenance EngineerThe OpportunityWe are seeking a technically-grounded Facilities & Maintenance Engineer to lead the upkeep and operational readiness of our brand-new Houston manufacturing plant. As part of the launch team, you will be responsible for supporting a world-class facility specializing in Metal Fabrication, Powder Coat Painting & Electro-Mechanical Assembly.This role is ideal for a Facilities Engineer with a strong electro-mechanical background who is ready to step into supporting a start of the art facility. You will ensure that our facility's critical assets—including heavy-duty bridge cranes, material handling equipment, and complex production machinery—operate at peak efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesDepartment Foundation & PM Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance (PM) program. Transition the facility from a reactive setup to a data-driven reliability model using a CMMS .Asset Integrity: Oversee the mechanical and electrical health of all plant equipment, specifically overhead bridge cranes , forklifts, and specialized industrial fabrication machinery.Electrical Leadership: Act as the primary technical authority for plant electrical systems. Guide maintenance technicians through complex troubleshooting of high-voltage distribution, control panels, and PLC-driven equipment.Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians. Set performance standards, conduct safety training, and manage shift scheduling to ensure 24/7 facility readiness.Vendor & Lifecycle Management: Manage third-party contractors for specialized repairs, annual crane certifications, and facility upgrades. Utilize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) logic for spare parts procurement and equipment upgrades.Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations meet OSHA, NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety), and environmental standards. Own the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program and machine guarding protocols.Budget Accountability: Manage the maintenance budget, focusing on inventory health for critical spares to ensure "zero-downtime" production.Required Experience & EducationEducation: An Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related technical field with equivalent industrial experience is acceptable; a Masters Degree is a strong plus.Professional Tenure: 6–8+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Experience as a Lead Tech, Foreman, or Supervisor is required.Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of industrial electrical & mechanical systems , hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical drives. Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and blueprints.Equipment Specifics: Proven experience maintaining automated fabrication equipment & powder coat paint lines is a must.Software Fluency: Proficiency in utilizing CMMS (e.g., SAP PM, Oracle, or specialized platforms like UpKeep/Fiix) to track work orders and asset history.Certifications (A Plus): Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional ( CMRP ) or mechanical /electrical journeyman/master license is a significant advantage.Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out to you!Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.Company Description Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren't clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that's been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you. Company Description Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren't clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that's been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.