Chief Engineer – Industrial Laundry Operations

Chief Engineer – Industrial Laundry Operations

Location: Greater Miami, FL area or Hialeah, FL

Position Type: Full-time / On-Site

A premier provider in the high-volume industrial services industry is seeking a Chief Engineer – Industrial Laundry Operations to oversee engineering and maintenance functions at a mission-critical facility.

As the primary engineering leader on-site, this individual will manage a team of technicians, ensure round-the-clock support for core production systems, and drive equipment performance and reliability initiatives. The successful candidate will bring both strategic insight and tactical execution skills, playing a key role in safety, productivity, and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor a diverse maintenance and engineering team (12–14 employees), including skilled technicians and custodial staff.

- Coordinate maintenance and engineering support across all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, boiler, and automation systems.

- Oversee preventive maintenance and corrective repair programs using a CMMS platform to reduce unplanned downtime.

- Troubleshoot advanced equipment failures, respond to urgent plant issues, and implement root cause analysis (RCA) with corrective action planning.

- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local regulatory requirements related to plant utilities and safety.

- Supervise contractors and vendor technicians on capital improvement projects and infrastructure upgrades.

- Drive efficiency by monitoring utility consumption, equipment reliability, and performance KPIs.

- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the engineering team.

- Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure planning for all plant maintenance and infrastructure needs.

Qualifications

Required:

- 7+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in industrial laundry, manufacturing, or a high-volume processing environment.

- 3+ years in a supervisory or engineering leadership role.

- Deep expertise in boilers, steam systems, pneumatics, VFDs, PLCs/HMIs, and electrical control panels.

- Skilled in interpreting schematics (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic) and managing complex plant systems.

- Proven ability to lead, coach, and retain technical talent.

Preferred:

- Technical degree or equivalent field experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

- Boiler Operator Certification (as required by state).

- Background in welding, fabrication, or industrial automation systems.

Work Environment & Expectations

- Physical presence required for equipment inspection and real-time troubleshooting (must be comfortable with confined spaces, elevated work, and noisy, hot environments).

- On-call availability for urgent plant matters.

- Must be flexible to support 12–16 hour shifts, including weekends and holidays during peak seasons.

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