Operations Engineer
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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.
Company at a glance
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark’s comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients across the industry.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, Newmark generated revenues of nearly $3.3 billion. As of December 31, 2025, Newmark and its business partners together operated from approximately 175 offices with over 9,300 professionals across four continents.
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