Chief Maintenance Engineer

Exegistics is seeking a Chief Maintenance Engineer in the Columbia, MO area.

This is a DIRECT HIRE opportunity with benefits

Mon. - Fri. 7A - 4P (must be flexible based on plant needs)

****** Class 1-A Boiler experience / license is HIGHLY PREFERRED******

****** Commercial Laundry/Linen/Uniform Services experience is a MUST ******

JOB TITLE: Chief Maintenance Engineer

Chief Maintenance Engineer ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Directs and coordinates activities of maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems of the facility.

· Reviews job orders to determine work priorities. Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.

· Coordinates activities of workers fabricating, modifying or repairing machines, tools, or equipment.

· Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.

· Develops preventive maintenance program in utilizing equipment manufacturer's recommendations.

· Reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.

· Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.

· Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor, materials, equipment, and utilities.

· Reviews new projects and discusses equipment needs and modifications with management to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.

· Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.

· Directs training and orientation of workers to improve work performance and acquaint workers with company policies and procedures.

· Prepares department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget.

· Directs janitorial activities to ensure plant cleanliness.

Chief Maintenance Engineer MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of industry experience
• 2-3 years of Chief experience preferred
• Electrical Knowledge (Relays, 24V Controls)
• Machinery Knowledge (Hydraulics, Pneumatics)
• Production based equipment knowledge preferred
• Boiler experience Preferred
• Leadership experience (Leading a team of up to 20 employees)