Chief Engineer

 Job Summary:
 

Working as a Laundry Chief Engineer, you are responsible for organizing and directing programs to maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment through appropriate utilization of resources and delegation of responsibility.  You will oversee and coordinate these activities along with engineering, transportation and security to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient operation.  You will plan the course of these activities to meet financial/budgetary and regulatory requirements.  You will maintain active and satisfactory working relationships with the rest of the management team, committees, and staff.  You will provide leadership and guidance in the overall operation of the plant.

• Oversees the safety of all operating equipment within the facility
• Develops and trains all staff in plant and emergency procedures
• Handles the procurement of all repair parts for routine preventative, and emergency repairs
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors
• Develops a plant wide Preventative Maintenance Schedule for all building, process equipment, and plant utilities
• Maintains the departmental budget with focus on parts, supplies and labor management
• Assures compliance with all wastewater and emissions standards
• Oversees outside contractors in the repairs and upkeep of plant equipment
• Available for off-site, plants startups and special projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or military experience is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Must be capable of reading electrical schematics, mechanical, and plumbing blue prints
• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good working knowledge all aspects of plant maintenance to include but not limited to; Electrical, Boilers, Hydraulics, Compressed Air, Mechanical Equipment

Military Transferrable Skills:

• Navy Rank E-5 + with experience as ET- Electronics Technician, IC – Interior Communications, MM – Machinist Mate, EM- Electricians Mate is highly sought after
• United States Coast Guard Rank E-5 plus with experience  as EK - Machinery Technician and  EM – Electricians Mate, and DC-Damage Control Man
• Military positions understanding the electrical schematics of heavy duty machinery as well as boilers, chillers, hydraulics, & pneumatic pumps