Chief Engineer

Position: Chief Engineer

Department: Maintenance FLSA Status: Exempt from overtime

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer Reporting on this position:

Job Description

The Chief Engineer leads maintenance staff and keeps all equipment in good safe working order. Manages utility consumption, operation of boilers, buying of parts and services, plant layout, and equipment installation. Works directly with the Director of Operations to support efficient operations and best customer service. The Chief Engineer also holds primary responsibility for the cleanliness and overall appearance of the plant. This position handles leading the safety program within the plant, ensuring compliance in environmental and safety matters, and for equipment and facility maintenance/repair. The Chief Engineer manages 1-20 Engineers, Electricians, or Custodians within the plant. The Chief Engineer handles the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Assure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and plant rules.

  
  

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  Coordinate the care and maintenance of all equipment with operations management to ease internal efficiency. Maintain contact with regulatory authorities and insurance inspectors to manage safety and insurance requirement fulfillment.

  
  

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  Maintain constant interaction with supervisors and managers, and plant associates to keep awareness of plant activities.

  
  

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  Purchase parts, equipment, and services to support operations within budget.

  
  

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  Utilize the company provided Preventative Maintenance Software to fully assure machinery still is in best condition.

  
  

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  Maintain the cleanliness and overall appearance of physical facilities to support operations and protect the company's assets, as well as manage and develop plant layout as needed.

  
  

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  Manage utilities consumption and ensure efficient boiler operation.

  
  

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  Lead plant safety program including ensuring all safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and kept and managing insurance requirements for equipment and facilities.

  
  

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  Manage the installation and maintenance of plant machinery to support efficient operations.

  
  

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  Design, develop, test and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.

  
  

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  Prepare technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, reports, part maintenance manuals, etc.

  
  

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  Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis to management for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.

  
  

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  Follow and enforce exposure control procedures within the Plant, especially concerning maintenance in the soil sort and wash areas.

  
  

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  Partner with Gurtler in the coordination of the chemical inventory to ensure correct titration of chemicals, which directly affects the quality of the products, total chemical usage, and chemical cost per pound.

  
  

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  Coordinate relationships with outside vendors and verify they have the proper paperwork (Insurance minimums, hold harmless, etc.) to conduct business with Up to Date.

  
  

Years of Experience, Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

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  7 - 10 years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

  
  

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  high speed manufacturing2-5 years management experience

  
  

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  proven experience in project management, meeting deadlines

  
  

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  directing a maintenance department, and managing and developing staff within a fast-paced manufacturing setting

  
  

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  B.A. or B.S. degree in Industrial

  
  

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  Process, or Mechanical Engineering-Preferred,

  
  

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  Valid Boilers License.

  
  

Experience, Technical Knowledge and Skills:

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  Plant facility and support systems operations and maintenance.
  
  Production/manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair including electrical/electronic (PLCs, 480V).

  
  

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  mechanical (conveyors, boilers, steam, plumbing). LOTO and training, work with large machinery
  
  Must be open for long hours, weekends, rotating shifts, and subject to calls during hours away from the plant (24/7). Knowledge of boiler operations.

  
  

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  Operating engineer's certification.
  
  Good human relations skills to provide leadership and work with the service center team.

  
  

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  Computer literacy.
  
  Quality orientation and high attention to detail.

  
  

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  Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.

  
  

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  Certified in OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) programs and practices.

  
  

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  Experience with hazardous chemicals and experience within the commercial laundry services industry- Preferred.

  
  

Work Physical and Environment requirements:

This position requires constant walking through the service center, carrying tools and equipment of up to 75 pounds on occasion. This position exists within an office and plant environment, including hot, noisy, and wet conditions. Within the plant environment, there is constant exposure to hazards including confined spaces, chemicals, steam under pressure, climbing, working in positions above and under equipment, and throughout and outside of the facility.

Note: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, nor is it designed to have a definitive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities needed by the employee.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.