Industrial Chief Engineer

CORE Linen Services•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Core Linen Services is a leader in hospital and hospitality laundry processing services, operating across more than 20 states. The company focuses on service, quality, and safety and is a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, based in Miami, Florida. The Laundry Chief Engineer organizes and directs programs for maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment through effective use of resources and delegation. The role oversees and coordinates engineering, transportation, and security activities to support a safe, clean, and efficient operation. The Chief Engineer plans activities to meet financial, budgetary, and regulatory requirements, maintains productive working relationships with management, committees, and staff, and provides leadership and guidance for the overall plant operation.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and through oral presentations.
Ability to multitask and establish priorities.
Initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical and plumbing blueprints.
Proficiency with Windows-based office software, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Good working knowledge of plant maintenance, including electrical systems, boilers, hydraulics, compressed air, and mechanical equipment.
For military transferrable experience, the posting identifies relevant Navy, Coast Guard, and other military experience involving electrical schematics and heavy-duty machinery, boilers, chillers, hydraulics, and pneumatic pumps.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or military experience is preferred.
Navy rank E-5 or higher with experience as an Electronics Technician (ET), Interior Communications Electrician (IC), Machinist’s Mate (MM), or Electrician’s Mate (EM).
United States Coast Guard rank E-5 or higher with experience as a Machinery Technician (MK), Electrician’s Mate (EM), or Damage Controlman (DC).
Military experience understanding electrical schematics for heavy-duty machinery, boilers, chillers, hydraulics, and pneumatic pumps.

Responsibilities

Oversee the safety of all operating equipment within the facility.
Develop and train staff in plant and emergency procedures.
Procure repair parts for routine preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors.
Develop and maintain a plant-wide preventive maintenance schedule for buildings, process equipment, and plant utilities.
Maintain the departmental budget, focusing on parts, supplies, and labor management.
Ensure compliance with wastewater and emissions standards.
Oversee outside contractors performing repairs and upkeep of plant equipment.
Be available for off-site plant startups and special projects.