Chief Engineer

Alsco
Bethlehem, PA
Category Engineering
Job Description
The Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. The position reports to the Branch General Manager and is part of a team of diverse individuals.

Requirements

  • Maintains all operating equipment in satisfactory condition.
  • Supervises the plant engineering staff and consults with production, sales, and service personnel to ensure efficient plant operations.
  • Cost-effectively manages spare parts inventories.
  • Executes an effective preventative maintenance program to minimize unscheduled equipment downtime.
  • Installs, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance on industrial processing equipment, water levels, water systems, and other equipment and systems.
  • Troubleshoots electrical issues.
  • Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and adjusts.
  • Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently.
  • Develops, trains, maintains, and administers a department of qualified personnel required to maintain all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition.
  • Advise the General Manager of parts, supplies, and equipment requirements. Order such as needed while controlling expenses and inventories.
  • Supervise the handling of daily maintenance requests to minimize equipment downtime and continually improve operational processes.
  • Work with all plant personnel cooperatively and professionally.
  • Strictly adhere to all safety rules, policies, and procedures required by Alsco, law, and what is recognized as common practice in the industry.
  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks. Remains current on equipment and repair procedures and best practices.
  • Studies blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine the correct operation of machinery.
  • Proficient in reading electrical schematics.
  • Develop and train engineering staff to keep them current on equipment, repair procedures, and best practices.
  • Keep accurate and timely records of maintenance performed.
  • Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.
  • Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws.

Benefits

  • 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
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