My firm is a national search firm for the textile industry. One of my client companies is seeking a Chief Engineer, south of Cincinnati, OH.
Chief Engineer Maintenance
Starting salary: $100,000 and up based on experience.
Health insurance is no cost to the employee and family.
We are two-tunnel plant located in south of Cincinnati, OH, processing 24 million pounds of healthcare linens per year and operating production on one extended shift (4:30 am to 3:30 pm) Monday- Saturday. Our second shift is a PM shift and clean up. Would have about 9 or 10 total reports. This individual will have a set schedule from 7 am – 4 pm, which can vary depending on projects, etc.
Job Summary:
This is a hands-on position with over 50% of the time spent working the production floor assisting and training staff in safe and efficient processes. This position is on-call 24/7. The Chief Laundry Engineer has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of healthcare 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 Plant Manager.
Essential Functions:
Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition.
Supervises the plant maintenance staff and consults with production personnel to ensure efficient plant operations.
Manages spare parts inventories in a cost-effective manner.
Executes an effective preventative maintenance program to minimize unscheduled equipment downtime.
Installs, repairs and performs preventative maintenance on laundry equipment, water levels, water systems, and other equipment and systems.
Troubleshoots electrical issues.
Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
Develops, trains, maintains, and administers a department of qualified personnel required to maintain all equipment and facility in a safe and efficient working condition.
Advise the Plant 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 down-time and continually improve operational processes.
Work with all plant personnel cooperatively and professionally.
Strictly adhere to all safety rules, policies and procedures required by xxx, 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 correct operation of machinery.
Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
Develop and train engineering staff to keep them current on equipment and 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 management.
Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws.
Qualifications:
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding or other safety violations.
Minimum of (7) seven years of maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of supervising employees on two shifts, laundry machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder, and boiler applications.
Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230/480-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.
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 up to 100 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.
Relocation expenses: Reasonable relocation expenses covered.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance (No cost)
Health savings account
Life insurance (Employer paid)
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance