Maintenance Manager/Head Plant Engineer

Southern Textile Service, Inc.•South Hill, VA

5d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Textile Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Head Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager for its South Hill, Virginia facility. The role leads the maintenance team and oversees equipment reliability, facilities, utilities, and capital projects. Southern Textile Service is a family-owned regional company serving customers since 1934 and provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to hospitality, healthcare, and business customers.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance experience, including 3–5 years leading a team.
Strong knowledge of several of the following: boilers, air compressors, hydraulics/pneumatics, electrical/PLCs, and welding.
Strong communication and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and schedule the maintenance team, including emergency coverage.
Build and improve preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
Track maintenance KPIs, including uptime, MTBF, and MTTR.
Oversee boilers, air compressors, and plant utility systems.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-driven systems.
Support capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.