Chief Engineer - Industrial Laundry Operations Job at Blue Signal Search, Miami, FL

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  • Blue Signal Search
  • Miami, FL

Job Description

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.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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