Chief Engineer

URGENT HIRING FOR A CHIEF ENGINEER- BEAUFORT, SC & WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

Our client excels in providing exceptional service and innovative solutions within the hospitality industry. As a leader in their field, they prioritize teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. Their dynamic and inclusive workplace promotes growth, creativity, and the opportunity to make a significant impact. They are currently seeking passionate and driven individuals to join their team and help maintain outstanding results for their clients.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Chief Engineer, Laundry, reporting to the Plant Manager, will be responsible for the repair and maintenance, including comprehensive preventive maintenance, of industrial washers, dryers, boilers, compressors, conveyors, and other equipment. This role will also oversee the maintenance department, equipment, building, and grounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Manage and train the maintenance staff, setting expectations and driving performance.

- Maintain all safety policies, ensuring a safe and clean work environment.

- Responsible for inventory control, purchasing of equipment and parts, and maintaining the department budget.

- Supervise repairs and maintenance of industrial washers, dryers, boilers, compressors, conveyors, and other equipment.

- Diagnose, rebuild, and repair equipment, conduct inspections, and perform preventative maintenance.

- Troubleshoot, install minor equipment, and analyze and repair complex mechanical and electrical faults with minimal supervision.

- Read blueprints and electrical/electronic schematics.

- Order parts by cross-referencing to local vendors.

- Ensure that preventive maintenance, minor fine-tuning of laundry systems, and major project work are completed efficiently and on time.

- Plan, organize, and control functions and activities of plant operations and building renovations.

- Review and evaluate existing programs, services, policies, and procedures.

- Monitor work performance and prepare or review performance evaluations for assigned associates.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

- Associate Degree or Technical Diploma in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in leading facilities maintenance, plant operations, or engineering services.

- Prior laundry operations experience preferred.