Job Title: Chief Engineer

Job Description

The Chief Engineer directs and coordinates the work of employees involved in the repair, maintenance, and installation of machinery, tools, and equipment. This role also involves overseeing the maintenance of buildings and grounds, ensuring compliance with safety rules and company policies, and setting a positive example for safety leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preventive maintenance program, including its development, scheduling, and completion.Review and prioritize work orders to ensure timely and effective completion.Develop and manage the annual repair and maintenance budget, including monthly performance tracking.Lead capital projects from start to finish, including bid collection, capital request submissions, project tracking, and completion timelines.Maintain the maintenance shop, parts storage, and support equipment areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.Coordinate repair, maintenance, and installation activities to ensure minimal disruption to production operations.Oversee maintenance of utility systems to provide consistent and safe delivery of heat, steam, power, gas, and compressed air.Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance, reliability, and equipment optimization.Actively support waste reduction efforts, including decreasing machine downtime and improving throughput.Facilitate cross-shift and departmental communication through shift handoffs, in-person pass-downs, and routine shift meetings.Requisition necessary tools, equipment, and supplies to support operational needs.Participate in plant and operational performance reviews and metric-driven evaluations.Be available on-call to respond to maintenance emergencies during off-shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Essential Skills

Mechanical and electrical skillsExperience with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programsCapital project managementSupervisory skills with a minimum of 6 years of leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent; Technical or College Degree PreferredMinimum 8 years of experience in maintenance, equipment repair, or a related fieldNH3 (Ammonia) refrigeration and wastewater pretreatment experience preferred

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance*
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance*
Long Term Disability Insurance*
Maternity Benefit*
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)*
401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Supplemental Voluntary Health Benefits
Holidays
Vacation
Sick Leave
Employee Educational Assistance Program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in High Point,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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