Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer at our client's VA/MD plant is responsible for overseeing the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. This role involves supervising engineering staff, ensuring efficient plant operations, and maintaining equipment in satisfactory condition. The Chief Engineer plays a crucial role in minimizing equipment downtime and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

Responsibilities
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.
Manages spare parts inventories in a cost-effective manner.
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 makes adjustments.
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.
Advises the General Manager of parts, supplies, and equipment requirements.
Orders parts as needed while controlling expenses and inventories.
Supervises the handling of daily maintenance requests to minimize equipment downtime and continually improve operational processes.
Requirements
Proven experience in industrial maintenance and engineering.
Strong knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and mechanical systems.
Experience in managing maintenance staff and operations.
Ability to develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice-to-haves
Experience in the textile processing industry.
Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.