Museum of Fine Arts, Houston · 1 day ago
Engineer Supervisor
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is seeking an Engineer Supervisor to oversee Engineering & Facilities operations during weekends and peak visitor hours across all campuses. This role includes supervising staff, ensuring timely completion of work orders, and maintaining the safe operation of building systems.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Supervises stationary engineers and Building Services Assistants
Provides daily direction, assigns work, and ensures timely, high-quality completion of tasks
Serves as the weekend operational lead and point of contact for decision-making
Conducts performance evaluations and supports staff development and training
Performs mechanical, engineering, and maintenance work at all museum properties
Manages and completes Facilities Work Orders (FWOs) for repairs, maintenance, event setups, and internal service requests, ensuring work is documented and closed out in a timely manner. Follows up with requestors as needed and enters clear, concise work summaries in the FWO system
Oversees operations in the central utility plant, control room, and electrical rooms
Coordinates maintenance and readiness of museum vehicles, lifts, and specialized equipment
Leads event support, including setups, breakdowns, and troubleshooting building systems, working directly with event planners to resolve issues
Supervises grounds and water-feature maintenance, including fountains, pools, and irrigation components
Oversees contractor work performed at the museum during weekends
Conducts and documents safety incidents and required PPE compliance checks
Coordinates with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager and Chief Engineers on emergency response protocols and safety standards
As an essential employee, protects museum properties and assets during natural disasters and emergency situations
Performs water treatment of mechanical equipment, cooling towers, and water features
Operates aerial lifts (20–85 ft), forklifts, and other powered equipment as needed
Drives museum vehicles such as cargo vans, box trucks, and pickup trucks
Monitors and troubleshoots BAS platforms; Metasys experience preferred
Ensures mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems operate safely and efficiently
Provides weekend shift coverage for stationary engineers when required
Performs other duties as assigned to support museum operations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid Texas driver's license and acceptable driving record required
Working knowledge of HVAC, boilers, chillers, AHUs, electrical, plumbing, and auxiliary systems
Ability to read building plans, schematics, and technical documents
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage conflict, and make sound operational decisions
Physically able to perform duties including lifting, bending, and equipment operation
Ability to work on-call or respond to emergent weekend needs
Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment
Proficiency using computers, email, digital work order systems, and basic software applications
Minimum two years of experience in a similar facility or operational role
Preferred
City of Houston 2nd Grade Stationary Engineer License Preferred
Previous supervisory or lead technician experience preferred
Experience in a campus, museum, hospital, or multi-building environment preferred
Experience with Metasys or other BAS platforms is a plus
Company
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is a curation of artworks from a range of artists and eras.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Zachary Haines
Chief Technology Officer
Larry Stokes, SPHR, SHRM - SCP
Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer
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