Facility Systems Technician - Houston Operations

ON.energy
Houston, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 3+ years of mission-critical facility maintenance experience and are proficient in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of experience in maintaining mission-critical infrastructure in industrial or commercial settings
    — “3+ years of commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or technically complex facility-maintenance experience.”
  • Individuals who have worked with electrical distribution, UPS systems, and HVAC in high-power laboratory environments
    — “The role focuses on electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, HVAC and cooling, plumbing, controls, and life-safety systems.”
  • Professionals with documented experience in preventive maintenance and emergency response protocols
    — “Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance... Respond to equipment malfunctions, power interruptions, leaks, temperature alarms, and other abnormal facility conditions.”

Things to consider

  • The role likely requires on-site presence in Houston due to the emphasis on physical field work and equipment rounds
    — “Monitor critical systems... complete equipment rounds and document operating readings.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to follow strict safety and work control procedures, including lockout/tagout and PPE
    — “Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, PPE, chemical-handling, hot-work, confined-space, and related work controls.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with mission-critical systems and your ability to troubleshoot under pressure
    — “Ability to read schematics, use diagnostic tools, perform physical field work, and respond safely to urgent conditions.”
  • Emphasize your track record in completing maintenance tasks on time and maintaining accurate records
    — “Complete assigned work on time, identify abnormal conditions early, maintain accurate records.”
  • Showcase your familiarity with digital work orders and Microsoft 365 applications in your resume and interview responses
    — “Clear communication skills and proficiency with digital work orders, email, and Microsoft 365 applications.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • safe and dependable equipment rounds
  • preventive maintenance
  • troubleshooting
  • emergency response
  • work documentation
Typical background
commercial, industrial, mission-critical facility-maintenance experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Electrical MaintenanceHVAC MaintenancePlumbingControlsLife Safety Systems

Preferred

EPA UniversalOSHALockout/tagoutElectrical SafetyFirst Aid/cprEmergency-response Training

Stack & domain

Electrical DistributionUPS SystemsGeneratorsHVAC And CoolingPlumbingControlsLife-safety SystemsEPA UniversalOSHALockout/tagoutElectrical SafetyFirst Aid/cprEmergency-response TrainingCommunicationProficiency With Digital Work OrdersEmailMicrosoft 365 ApplicationsFacility MaintenanceData Center Operations

About the role

Original posting from ON.energy via Greenhouse

ON.energy is setting the standard for large load interconnection. ON’s patented AI UPS™ is a medium-voltage UPS that serves as a firewall, protecting the data center from the grid, and the grid from the data center. With multiple gigawatts currently under construction, we are enabling grid-safe data centers. 

The Facility Systems Technician will inspect, operate, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair the essential infrastructure supporting ON.energy's Houston offices, warehouses, and high-power laboratories. The role focuses on electrical distribution, UPS systems, generators, HVAC and cooling, plumbing, controls, and life-safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor critical systems, environmental conditions, alarms, and controls; complete equipment rounds and document operating readings.

Perform assigned preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with procedures, manufacturer guidance, permits, and safety requirements.

Use drawings, schematics, meters, and diagnostic tools to identify faults within authorized work boundaries.

Respond to equipment malfunctions, power interruptions, leaks, temperature alarms, and other abnormal facility conditions.

Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, PPE, chemical-handling, hot-work, confined-space, and related work controls.

Maintain orderly work areas and inspect emergency lighting, alarms, suppression, eyewash, signage, and protective equipment.

Update work orders, equipment records, inspection forms, materials used, findings, and follow-up needs accurately and promptly.

Experience and Qualifications

3+ years of commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or technically complex facility-maintenance experience.

Strong foundation in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, controls, or related building systems.

Ability to read schematics, use diagnostic tools, perform physical field work, and respond safely to urgent conditions.

Clear communication skills and proficiency with digital work orders, email, and Microsoft 365 applications.

EPA Universal, OSHA, trade license, lockout/tagout, electrical safety, first aid/CPR, or emergency-response training preferred.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, demonstrate safe and dependable equipment rounds, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency response, and work documentation. Complete assigned work on time, identify abnormal conditions early, maintain accurate records, and reliably support laboratory and workplace operations.

For US-based roles - What you’ll get:

Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays 

For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:

Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility

Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days

Major medical expenses and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

Professional development and growth opportunities

Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy

Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.

Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

Agency Notice: ON.energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted without a fully executed Master Services Agreement (MSA) and a written request from an authorized member of our Talent Acquisition team will be considered the property of ON.energy. No placement fees or compensation will be paid for unsolicited candidate submissions.

Source: ON.energy careers (Greenhouse)

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