Chief Engineer - Commercial Laundry Linen Service Plant

Posted yesterday

job junctureGary (IN)

Industrial Machinery Mechanics Industrial Launderers

SENIORITY

Manager

SALARY

$120,000 per year

Apply

About the role

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

Location: Gary, IN

Posted: September 15 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

Client is searching for aMaintenance Chief Engineer for a commercial laundry operation in the Gary, IN area. As a chief engineer you’re the leader of the maintenance department where you will develop and facilitate mechanical needs between all departments.

Job Summary: The Chief Engineer has overall responsibility for the daily repair and preventative maintenance of industrial textile processing equipment and facility maintenance and guides the maintenance team by providing training, direction and leadership. They will ensure all vendor services and contractors are compliant with the mission, objectives, policies and procedures of the Company as well as all regulatory requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety is Priority #1. Ensure a safe working environment, and protection of all company assets
Ensure the proper maintenance, preventive maintenance (PMs), repairs, and installations are conducted on all plant equipment.
Supervise, direct, coordinate and assign daily work schedules to ensure accountability for the team.
Develop and implement computerized methods, control systems and procedures to ensure a fully operational and productive preventive maintenance program, parts stockroom and inventory system.
Monitoring and ensuring the efficient use of all utilities, practicing energy conservation through usage reduction and cost control.
Recommend and communicate to senior management on capital expenditures, equipment, parts, supplies, and materials.

Requirements: 3+ years Maintenance Management experiencewith specific knowledge of machinery, electricity, electronics, plumbing, hydraulics, pneumatics, welder and boiler applications. Commercial laundry experience is required. Must have a preventive maintenance mindset, and experience managing a PM program in this industry or a similar industry. Previous supervisory/management experience is required. Proven ability to lead and train a team of maintenance technicians. Strong electrical troubleshooting ability of 3 phase 230 volt systems. PLC programming experience. Experience in carpentry, boiler repair, welding, and general facility repairs. Must be a team player with enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work well done; self-starter dedicated to continual quality improvement.

Benefits: Why join this company? Competitive Compensation (base salary up to $150k, depending on your experience) Paid Vacation Time 401K with company match Ongoing Training & Development Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.