Chief Engineer - Alsco

Classification:
Exempt

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

 Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

 Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary:

The Chief Engineer (Branch) has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. The Chief Engineer supervises the work of others and assists them to ensure that tasks such as start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, or other systems are completed according to policies and procedures. This position reports to the Branch General Manager.

Our full-time employees enjoy:

401K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit

Career Advancement

Learning & Development Opportunities

Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Essential Functions:

Administer tests on equipment and adjust preventative maintenance plans in order to minimize equipment failures and unscheduled equipment downtime.

Develop and train other qualified personnel in engineering department to ensure all equipment and facilities perform safely and efficiently.

Work with production, sales, and service personnel at the facility to implement operating procedures and ensure efficient facility operations.

Using specific expertise on machinery, advise the General Manager on necessary equipment supplies and parts, and equipment requirements.

Help to manage engineering department budget by reviewing regular profit & loss statements.

Maintain inventory by placing orders for parts and supplies as needed. Install, maintain, and repair all operating equipment in the laundering facility to ensure satisfactory mechanical condition.

Perform preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems, among other system equipment.

Use specific knowledge of electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and boiler applications to understand blueprints, manufacturer manuals, and electrical schematics on facility equipment.

Investigate equipment failures as a result of mechanical problems and/or electrical issues of 3-phase 230-volt systems among other electrical service types or voltages used in the facility; replace or repair parts as needed.

Use CMMS (Spindle) to handle daily maintenance requests and improve operational processes.

Follow all safety regulations, policies, and procedures as dictated by Alsco Inc, and mandated by industry law.

Continuously improve technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; stay up-to-date on current operating equipment, repair procedures, and best practices.

Qualifications:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related and 5 years (60 months) experience as an Engineer, Engineering professional, or Mechanical Technician.

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.

The Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. The Chief Engineer supervises the work of others and assists them to ensure that tasks such as start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, or other systems are completed according to policies and procedures. This position reports to the Branch General Manager.

The Chief Engineer must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Eligible candidates must be vaccinated against COVID.

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 Alsco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Revised: 03/18/2024

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Maintenance