Chief Engineer - Commercial Laundry Linen Service Plant

Job Juncture; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Job Juncture in Gary, IN is seeking a Maintenance Chief Engineer for a commercial laundry operation. This role leads the maintenance department, coordinating between departments to meet mechanical needs and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee daily repairs and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment, supervise the maintenance team, and drive capital planning in alignment with company policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years maintenance management experience with machinery, electricity, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications.
• Commercial laundry experience is required.
• PM program management experience in this industry or similar.
• Previous supervisory/management experience is required.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting 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 initiative and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Safety is Priority #1. Maintain a safe working environment and protect assets.
• Ensure proper maintenance, PMs, repairs, and installations on all plant equipment.
• Supervise and assign daily work schedules to maintenance staff.
• Develop and implement PM programs, parts stockroom and inventory systems.
• Monitor utilities usage and pursue energy cost reductions.
• Recommend capital expenditures and procurement to senior management.

Skills

Maintenance management

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

PLC programming

3-phase electrical systems

Welding

Boiler repair

Carpentry

Job description

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Location: Gary, IN

Posted: September 15 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

Client is searching for a Maintenance Chief Engineerfor 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
• 401K with company match
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates