Head Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager
About The Position
Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. is seeking a Head Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager to lead plant maintenance and support production, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. This role directs and develops maintenance personnel, oversees staffing and schedules, and establishes preventative and predictive maintenance programs. The position also oversees plant utilities and systems, troubleshoots equipment, and supports capital improvement projects while promoting safety, accountability, cleanliness, and effective collaboration across the organization. Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to hospitality, lodging, healthcare, and small business customers. The company states that it is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility, helping customers achieve business goals while reducing their environmental impact.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of maintenance experience.
- 3–5 years of experience leading and managing maintenance teams.
- Strong plant maintenance knowledge and experience in several areas such as boilers, air compressors, welding and piping, hydraulics and pneumatics, electrical circuitry and PLCs, electromechanical systems, utility and electrical troubleshooting, and general equipment and building maintenance.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in engineering or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience with air cylinders, solenoid valves, steam traps, motor starters, gear reducers, or inverter drives.
- Experience with industrial laundry equipment.
- Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance systems, equipment reliability programs, or capital improvement projects.
Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise maintenance personnel, providing hands-on leadership, coaching, and support.
- Develop employee schedules and ensure appropriate staffing for production and emergency maintenance needs.
- Train, develop, and mentor new and existing maintenance employees.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and minimize maintenance costs.
- Monitor maintenance KPIs, including equipment uptime and downtime, preventative maintenance completion rate, MTBF, and MTTR.
- Oversee maintenance and operation of boilers, air compressors, and other plant utility systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-driven systems.
- Design, plan, install, maintain, and improve plant systems and equipment.
- Support and oversee capital improvement and equipment projects.
- Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, cleanliness, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure maintenance activities support production goals while minimizing operational interruptions.
- Collaborate with associates and management across the organization to accomplish operational goals.
- Assist other areas and departments as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Generous paid vacation / PTO
- Leadership opportunity to lead and develop a maintenance team while contributing to plant reliability, production, and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
