Operations Engineer

Newmark Group; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmark Group seeks an Operating Engineer for Life Science Plaza in Houston, a 24/7 Class-A facility. You will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building systems, with focus on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and central plant operations.

Strong technical knowledge across trades is essential for continuous operations. The role requires a high school diploma and 2–5 years of commercial building operations experience, preferably in medical or mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years commercial building operations experience preferred.
• Experience in medical, laboratory, or mission-critical facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and life-safety systems.
• Monitor central plant equipment including chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, and controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer and Newmark standards.
• Record equipment readings and complete CMMS work orders accurately.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to building emergencies including fire alarms, water leaks, and power interruptions.
• Escort and monitor vendors and contractors to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Respond to tenant service requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Technical manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BAS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Operating Engineer – Job Description

Property: Life Science Plaza

Location: Houston, Texas

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operating Engineer is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all building systems at Life Science Plaza, a Class-A medical and life science facility operating in a 24/7 environment. This position requires strong technical expertise in at least one core trade (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing/Piping, or Central Plant Operations) while maintaining working knowledge across all major building systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and life-safety systems.
• Monitor central plant equipment including chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, and controls.
• Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer and Newmark standards.
• Record equipment readings and complete CMMS work orders accurately.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to building emergencies including fire alarms, water leaks, and power interruptions.
• Escort and monitor vendors and contractors to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Respond to tenant service requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and reduce operating costs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years commercial building operations experience preferred.
• Experience in medical, laboratory, or mission-critical facilities preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• EPA Universal Certification preferred.
• SMT, SMA, BOMI, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• OSHA training preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Frequent walking in large campus-style environments.
• Climbing ladders up to 30 feet and working from heights.
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and working overhead.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position supports a 24/7 operational facility.
• Shift work is required, including day, evening, and overnight rotations as assigned.
• Weekend and holiday work is required based on operational needs.
• Participation in on-call rotation for emergency response may be required.
• Work is performed in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and other industrial environments.