Facilities Operations & CAPEX Specialist

Kirby; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart & Stevenson is hiring a Manufacturing Facilities Specialist in Houston, TX to support day-to-day facilities operations, coordinate vendors, manage preventive maintenance programs, and contribute to CAPEX evaluations from planning through closeout.

You will collaborate with operations, supply chain, finance, vendors, contractors, and site leadership to maintain compliance, accurate records, and cost control while exercising independent judgment on vendor scope, quotes, and prioritization.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of experience supporting facilities operations and maintenance coordination.
• Ability to organize service requests, quotes, invoices, inspection records, and work orders.
• Working knowledge of CMMS systems and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Strong communication and follow‑up skills coordinating between internal teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and facility projects, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Ability to analyze lifecycle costs, asset condition, and risk to support CAPEX decisions.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate facility service needs and exercise discretion in selecting, directing, and managing vendors within delegated authority.
• Source and evaluate qualified vendors; develop and compare scopes, quotes, pricing, service levels, safety records, and capabilities.
• Establish vendor performance expectations and monitor quality, cost, responsiveness, and contractual compliance; document results and take corrective actions.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and facility projects.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance plans for facility assets and coordinate related resources.
• Evaluate facility CAPEX needs and alternatives; develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments; manage approved projects.
• Oversee CMMS data governance and work order controls.
• Maintain facility files, invoices, inspection records, safety documentation, and related admin items.
• Communicate facility needs and project status to Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, and site leadership.
• Assess facility issues, risks, and options; document rationale and escalate when necessary.

Job description

Stewart & Stevenson is hiring a Manufacturing Facilities Specialist in Houston, TX to support day-to-day facilities operations, coordinate vendors, manage preventive maintenance programs, and contribute to CAPEX evaluations from planning through closeout.

You will collaborate with operations, supply chain, finance, vendors, contractors, and site leadership to maintain compliance, accurate records, and cost control while exercising independent judgment on vendor scope, quotes, and prioritization.