Chief Engineer

Alsco Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms is seeking a Chief Engineer (Branch) in Fort Worth, TX, to lead daily maintenance and preventive programs for industrial textile processing equipment and facilities. You will supervise engineering staff, manage spare parts, and ensure safe, efficient operations while collaborating with production and service teams.

The ideal candidate has five+ years of maintenance engineering experience, with strong skills in electricity, hydraulics, PLCs, and boiler systems, plus leadership and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Relevant boiler license or PLC programming certifications may be required for some locations.
• Minimum five years of maintenance engineering experience with machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder, and boiler applications.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability for 3‑phase 230‑volt systems.
• PLC programming experience and ability to read schematics.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Cost-effectively manages spare parts inventories.
• Executes an effective preventative maintenance program to minimize unscheduled equipment downtime.
• Installs, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water systems, and other equipment.
• Troubleshoots electrical issues and tests repairs.
• Develops, trains, maintains, and administers a department of qualified personnel.
• Advise the General Manager of parts, supplies, and equipment requirements; orders as needed while controlling expenses.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Welding/boiler work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma

Boiler license

PLC certification

Job description

The Chief Engineer (Branch) 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 in ensuring 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 Branch General Manager.

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.
• Cost-effectively manages spare parts inventories.
• 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 adjusts.
• 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 downtime and continually improve operational processes.
• Work with all plant personnel cooperatively and professionally.
• 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 the correct operation of machinery.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
• Develop and train engineering staff to keep them current on equipment, 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 of 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.

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 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.

• 401 K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Fo r a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits .

About Us:

We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been committed to our customers since 1889, proudly pioneering the uniform and linen rental industry and growing into a global leader serving over 350,000 customers across 13 countries. We provide exceptional service and create solutions that strengthen our customers’ operations.

At Alsco, our diverse workforce drives performance, innovation, and exceptional service. We're looking for individuals who want to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact. Explore how Alsco helps you build a successful career with competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing opportunities for growth.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Alsco Uniforms provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Thank you for your interest in joining Alsco Uniforms. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and safety sensitive drug screening.

Revised: 09/10/2021

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plant maintenance, utilities, boilers, wastewater, preventive maintenance, and capital projects.

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