Chief Engineer - Commercial Laundry Linen Service Plant

Keystone Distinction Group; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to $150k

Paid vacation

Health coverage

401K with company match

Training & development

Career growth opportunities

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Maintenance Chief Engineer for a commercial laundry operation in Southgate, MI. You will lead the maintenance department, oversee daily repairs, and drive a preventive maintenance program across plant equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities include supervising a team, coordinating with departments, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while managing capital expenditures and energy use. Competitive compensation and relocation support available.

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 required.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting for 3-phase 230V systems; PLC programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance team to ensure accountability and safety.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs and manage parts stock and inventory.
• Monitor utilities usage and promote energy conservation and cost control.
• Advise senior management on capital expenditures, equipment, parts, and supplies.

Skills

Maintenance management

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Boiler & welding

PLC programming

Team leadership

Job description

Client is searching for a Maintenance Chief Engineer for a commercial laundry operation in the Southgate, MI (Detroit suburb) 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

Apply today! A recruiter will contact all qualified candidates.