Chief Engineer

Functions of Job

• Administer and consistently enforce company policy.
• Maintain union free environment through the equitable and consistent treatment of all employees and by promoting open lines of communications between all levels of employees.
• Provide effective leadership and management within your department and in support of all other production departments.
• Develop and work within approved budget for department.
• Implement standard operating procedures within your department and assure they are being followed to create consistency and standardization in all that we do.
• Ensure divisional/departmental compliance to safety protocols and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Create safety awareness programs amongst all employees to achieve zero recordable accidents within your department and all production areas.
• Interview, select, hire, develop, train and progressively counsel (if necessary) all direct reports in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Conduct performance appraisals for all direct reports at least annually and establish goals and objectives that are measurable.
• Provide regular/ongoing performance feedback to all direct reports.
• Ensure facility operates in compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws as well as company policy.
• Assure all mandatory plant training is completed on time.
• Develop, design, purchase, install and implement new production equipment and systems.
• Work with production staff and/or sales/service staff to decide which new equipment to purchase or to design/develop/build equipment or systems in house.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program that schedules all facility equipment for regular maintenance without affecting production volume or production schedule.
• Assure all building maintenance and repairs are completed within budget and on a timely basis.
• Attend seminars and meetings to remain on top of new techniques and equipment and to communicate pertinent information related to industry trends, new equipment, new processes etc. to key company employees within the division.
• Assure all equipment is up to date on maintenance and certified and inspected by outside agencies when required.
• Timely, efficient, and effective repair of all production equipment.
• Avoid unnecessary downtime by accurately troubleshooting equipment breakdowns to expedite repair time, parts ordering and reduce time.
• Perform functions listed in duties of maintenance technicians.
• Available for after hours calls and work as emergency situations arise.
• Comply with HLAC and Hygienically Clean certifications.
• Use Proper PPE in compliance with company policies.
• Comply with all safety related company policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• 2 - 5 years management skills and experience
• Minimum of five (5) plus years or more experience in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting skills as well as completion of trade school or certificate programs.
• Prior experience with boiler maintenance.
• Knowledge of steam, air, and plumbing.
• Prior experience managing a budget.
• Prior experience negotiating/dealing with outside vendors to get parts at best price and in the most expeditious manner.
• Proven ability to communicate at all levels within an organization.
• Wear proper PPE and complete all required safety training.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off