Chief Engineer

Job Summary The Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. The Chief Engineer supervises the work of others and assists them to ensure that tasks such as start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, or other systems are completed according to policies and procedures. This position reports to the General Manager.

Classification: Exempt

Essential Functions

Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition.

Supervises the plant engineering staff and consults with production, sales, and service personnel to ensure efficient plant operations.

Manages spare parts inventories in a cost effective manner.

Executes an effective preventative maintenance program to minimize unscheduled equipment downtime.

Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems and other equipment and systems.

Troubleshoots electrical issues.

Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.

Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.

Develops, trains, maintains and administers a department of qualified personnel required to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition.

Advise the General Manager of parts, supplies and equipment requirements. Order such as needed while controlling expenses and inventories.

Supervise the handling of daily maintenance requests to minimize equipment down-time and continually improve operational processes.

Work with all plant personnel in a cooperative and professional manner.

Strictly adhere to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.

Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.

Studies blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct operation of machinery.

Proficient in reading electrical schematics.

Develop and train engineering staff to keep them current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.

Keep accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.

Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

Comply with all Federal, State and local laws.

Additional Functions

May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.

Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc.

Qualifications

Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.

Minimum of five years maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications.

Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230 volt systems.

PLC programming experience.

Experience in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs.

Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.

Must have a valid 3rd Class Power Engineering Ticket or equivalent.

Education

High school graduate or equivalency. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Some locations may require relevant certifications, a boiler license or PLC programming.

Typical Physical Activity

Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs, reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions

Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, which includes working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint and dust, in general offices or on outside grounds.

Travel Requirements

Occasionally, such as to procure parts.

Compensation

$100,000 to $105,000 per year based on the selected applicant's qualifications and experience.

Health and Dental Insurance provided by employer.

Registered Pension Plan with contribution match by employer.

Paid time off.

The Chief Engineer must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Alsco Uniforms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Candidates are considered for employment with Alsco Uniforms without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran), or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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