Chief Engineer

Classification: Exempt. Reports to the Branch General Manager.

About Us

We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been committed to our customers since 1889, pioneering the uniform and linen rental industry and growing into a global leader serving over 350,000 customers across 13 countries. We provide exceptional service and create solutions that strengthen our customers’ operations. At Alsco, our diverse workforce drives performance, innovation, and exceptional service.

About the Role

The Chief Engineer (Branch) has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. This position supervises the work of others and assists them in ensuring tasks are completed according to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition.
• Supervises the plant engineering staff and consults with production, sales, and service personnel to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Cost-effectively manages spare parts inventories.
• Executes an effective preventative maintenance program to minimize unscheduled equipment downtime.
• Installs, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems, and other equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoots electrical issues. Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and adjusts.
• Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
• Develops, trains, maintains, and administers a department of qualified personnel required to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition.
• Advises the General Manager of parts, supplies, and equipment requirements. Orders such as needed while controlling expenses and inventories.
• Supervises the handling of daily maintenance requests to minimize equipment downtime and continually improve operational processes.
• Works with all plant personnel cooperatively and professionally.
• Strictly adheres to all safety rules, policies, and procedures required by Alsco, law, and industry best practices.
• 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 the correct operation of machinery.
• Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
• Develops and trains engineering staff to keep them current on equipment, repair procedures, and best practices.
• Keeps accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
• Follows written and verbal instructions and performs other tasks as directed by supervision.
• Complies with all Federal, State, and local laws.
• May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.
• Drives and picks up parts, transports equipment, parts, etc.

Requirements

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, or other safety violations.
• Minimum of five years of maintenance engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and boiler applications.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Some locations may require relevant certifications, a boiler license, or PLC programming.

Working Conditions

• 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 to 60 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.

Benefits

• 401 K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement. For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.