Chief Engineer - Mohenis Services, Inc.
Petersburg, VA
About the Job
Mohenis Services is a leading service company seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Engineer to join our executive team. This is a hands-on role, requiring someone who can oversee operations across multiple states while directly managing head plant engineers at various facilities. This position is not behind a desk-our Chief Engineer must be willing to get their hands dirty when necessary to ensure smooth operations.
If you have a strong manufacturing background, experience with robotics, and a passion for leadership, this could be the perfect role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a member of the executive team, overseeing engineering operations across multiple facilities in different states.
- Supervise and lead head engineers at each plant, ensuring operational excellence and consistency.
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance, overseeing electrical circuitry, PLC systems, boilers, steam systems, compressors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Manage and perform inspections to maintain compliance with state and federal permits.
- Directly engage in utility and mechanical troubleshooting, ensuring minimal downtime across all facilities.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of management experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong multi-state experience with permit inspections and compliance.
- BSN in Engineering (or equivalent) required, with a stationary engineering license or certificate preferred.
- Experience with robotics in manufacturing environments.
- Willingness to travel between sites for 6-8 weeks at a time with overnight stays.
- Flexible work schedule and willingness to engage directly in plant operations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well with executive-level teams.
- Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds and perform hands-on troubleshooting and repairs.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary between $150,000 - $175,000 plus bonus potential.
- Company car for work-related travel.
- 10-15 PTO days per year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Paid Vacation
- Opportunity to lead and grow a dynamic team across multiple locations in a critical role.
If you are a strategic leader with hands-on experience and a proven track record in engineering management, we encourage you to apply!
Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality service we offered to our customers as the knowledge that we were helping them achieve. Their business goals are reducing the impact on the environment.
Our company is an equal opportunity, employer that recruits and higher qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, age, national, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
For us to better understand your background and qualifications please include a cover letter that details why your are interested in this position.