Classification:
Exempt

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay and benefits and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Job Summary:

The Chief Engineer is responsible for daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance. The Chief Engineer supervises the work of others and assists them in ensuring that tasks such as start-up and shut-down procedures, electrical troubleshooting, maintaining and operating boilers, welding and cutting, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, or other systems are completed according to policies and procedures. This position reports to the Branch General Manager.

Our full-time employees enjoy:

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

Essential Functions

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 makes adjustments. Ensures work is performed safely and efficiently. Develops, trains, maintains, and administers a department of qualified personnel required to keep all equipment and facilities safe and efficient working. Advise the General Manager on parts, supplies, and equipment requirements—orders such as those 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 standard 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 supervision directs. Comply with all Federal, State, and local laws.

Additional Functions

May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision Drive and pick up parts, transport equipment, parts, etc.

Qualifications

Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record free of chargeable accidents, speeding, or other safety violations.-Minimum of five years of maintenance Required to have a City of Houston Boiler License Engineering experience with specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder, and boiler applications.
Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3-phase 230-volt systems.
PLC programming experience.
Experience in carpentry, boiler, welding, and general facility repairs.
Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in well-done work; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.

Education

High school graduate or equivalency. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Some locations may require relevant certifications, such as a City of Houston boiler license or PLC programming.

Typical Physical Activity

Standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs, reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting to 60 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions

Inside and outside areas of a typical industrial laundry facility include working with and around large machinery, variations in temperature, noise, odors, humidity, lint, and dust, in general offices or on outside grounds.

Travel Requirements

Occasionally, such as to procure parts.

The Chief Engineer (Plant) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately and without causing significant safety threats to self or others. The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work employees assigned to this job classification perform. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Eligible candidates must be vaccinated against COVID.

For a general description of the benefits offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

 Alsco is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Revised: 09/10/2021