Chief Engineer - Commercial Laundry Linen Service Plant

Workforce Recruiter; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary up to 150k

Paid Vacation Time

Medical/Health/Dental Coverage

401K with company match

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Growth and Advancement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter seeks a Chief Engineer for a commercial laundry operation in the Gary, IN area. You will lead the maintenance department, directing a team to meet mechanical needs across departments and ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment, with leadership in training, direction, and vendor coordination. Strong PM mindset and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance management experience.
• Commercial laundry experience is required.
• Must have a preventive maintenance mindset and PM program experience.
• Previous supervisory/management experience is required.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting for 3-phase 230V systems.
• PLC programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations and ensure safety as priority #1.
• Manage PMs, repairs, and installations on plant equipment.
• Supervise and schedule maintenance technicians.
• Develop and implement automated control systems and inventory control.
• Monitor energy use and implement cost control measures.
• Recommend capital expenditures and spare parts to senior management.

Skills

Maintenance Mgmt

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Team leadership

Commercial laundry

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Boiler systems

Job description

Client is searching for a Maintenance Chief Engineer for a commercial laundry operation in the Gary, IN area.

As a chief engineer you’re the leader of the maintenance department where you will develop and facilitate mechanical needs between all departments.

Job Summary:

The Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance and guides the maintenance team by providing training, direction and leadership. They will ensure all vendor services and contractors are compliant with the mission, objectives, policies and procedures of the Company as well as all regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety is Priority #1. Ensure a safe working environment, and protection of all company assets
• Ensure the proper maintenance, preventive maintenance (PMs), repairs, and installations are conducted on all plant equipment.
• Supervise, direct, coordinate and assign daily work schedules to ensure accountability for the team.
• Develop and implement computerized methods, control systems and procedures to ensure a fully operational and productive preventive maintenance program, parts stockroom and inventory system.
• Monitoring and ensuring the efficient use of all utilities, practicing energy conservation through usage reduction and cost control.
• Recommend and communicate to senior management on capital expenditures, equipment, parts, supplies, and materials.

Requirements:

• 3+ years Maintenance Management experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications.
• Commercial laundry experience is required.
• Must have a preventive maintenance mindset, and experience managing a PM program in this industry or a similar industry.
• Previous supervisory/management experience is required. Proven ability to lead and train a team of maintenance technicians.
• 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.

Benefits:

Why join this company?

• Competitive Compensation (base salary up to $150k, depending on your experience)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with company match
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates