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Our client in Cape Coral, FL is seeking a qualified, commercial laundry industry-experienced Chief Engineer (Maintenance Manager) at an industrial laundry/linen service operation.
 
As the Chief Engineer you’re the leader of the maintenance department where you will develop and facilitate mechanical needs between all departments. The Chief Engineer (or Maintenance Manager) has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. The Chief Engineer will guide the maintenance team (11 Techs, 1 Supervisor) by providing training, direction and leadership.
 
This is a busy, high volume, and very modern plant with new, state of the art equipment. The plant is open 7 days/week and on 2 shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Safety is Priority #1. Ensure a safe working environment, and protection of all company assets. 
  • Lead plant safety program including ensuring all safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained and managing insurance requirements for equipment and facilities.
  • Manage and train the maintenance staff. Interview, select, hire, develop, train and progressively counsel (if necessary) all direct reports in conjunction with Human Resources.
  • Responsible for supervising repairs and maintenance of industrial washers, dryers, boilers, compressors, conveyors, and other equipment.
  • Diagnose, rebuild, and repair equipment, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
  • Ensure that PMs, minor fine tuning of laundry systems, and major project work are completed efficiently and in a timely basis.
  • This leader will troubleshoot, install equipment, analyze and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults, including compressed air operated machines with little supervision.
  • Maintain constant interaction with supervisors and managers, as well as plant associates to maintain awareness of plant activities.
  • Purchase parts, equipment, and services to support operations within budget.
  • Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies, and procedures.
  • Design, develop and test and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
  • Prepare technical data such as qualification test procedures, acceptance test procedures, reports, component maintenance manuals, etc.
  • Partner with chemical vendor to ensure correct titration of chemicals, which directly affects the quality of the products, total chemical usage, and chemical cost per pound.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years industrial maintenance management experience
  • Commercial laundry experience is required.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
  • 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 background in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting skills with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, PLCs, plumbing, welding, steam and boilers.
  • Able to read blueprints and electrical/electronic schematics.

Benefits:Why join this company?

  • Very competitive base salary: $120-190k, depending on your experience
  • Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
  • 401K with company match
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Apply today! A recruiter will contact all qualified candidates.

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