Job Description

Job Performance Profile: Corporate Chief Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA (Central Virginia-based)
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Employment Type: Full-Time | Executive-Level | Multi-Site Oversight

Company Overview

Mohenis Services is a privately held, family-owned textile rental and commercial laundry service company with over 90 years of operational excellence. Headquartered in the Richmond, Virginia area, the organization operates 22 facilities across 10 states. Rooted in a tradition of innovation, sustainability, and consistent service, the company is committed to supporting client operations while reducing environmental impact.

Position Summary

The Corporate Chief Engineer provides strategic and operational leadership for engineering and maintenance functions across all facilities. This is an executive-level, field-based position requiring hands-on technical involvement, regional travel, and active leadership over maintenance systems, capital projects, and team development. The successful candidate will lead plant-level engineers, maintain system reliability, support equipment and infrastructure initiatives, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental standards.

Key Performance Objectives (First 12 Months)

1. Team Leadership & Engineering Oversight

• Supervise and coach head engineers and technicians across multiple states.
• Standardize best practices in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades.
• Collaborate with executive leadership as a member of the operations committee.

2. Maintenance Program Modernization

• Evaluate existing preventative/predictive maintenance (PM) systems at all locations.
• Drive improvements that reduce downtime, increase safety, and enhance asset life.
• Implement documentation standards and reporting systems for maintenance activities.

3. Capital Projects & Equipment Strategy

• Oversee planning and execution of capital projects (equipment purchase and installation).
• Ensure equipment meets efficiency, compliance, and reliability standards.
• Lead hands-on inspections and decision-making for utility systems and mechanical troubleshooting.

4. Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• Conduct facility inspections to maintain compliance with state and federal permit regulations.
• Monitor and report on safety, environmental, and performance metrics across the portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct leadership of head plant engineers and maintenance teams.
• Engage in hands-on support of electrical systems, PLCs, boilers, hydraulics, pneumatics, and compressors.
• Coordinate and improve preventive maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate on facility upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
• Promote continuous improvement and safety culture throughout the engineering function.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of engineering or maintenance leadership experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or plant setting.
• Proven experience with multi-site operations and regional team oversight.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including:
  ? Steam and water systems
  ? Air compressors and boilers
  ? PLC systems and troubleshooting
  ? Welding, piping, hydraulics, pneumatics, and facility maintenance
• Comfortable with flexible travel schedule (~2 weeks/quarter, by vehicle).
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs as part of hands-on troubleshooting and inspections.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Familiarity with robotics, automation systems, or smart manufacturing environments.
• Stationary engineering license or certification.
• Interest in pursuing a Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience in regulated environments or with multi-state compliance.

Work Environment & Travel Expectations

• Based out of Central Virginia with travel to company facilities across MD, OH, WV, and surrounding areas.
• Travel primarily by car; overnight stays expected ~2 weeks per quarter.
• Combination of office-based coordination and on-site, hands-on field leadership.

Compensation & Benefits Summary

• Competitive Base Salary
• Bonuses: Performance-based (safety, downtime, compliance)
• Travel Vehicle: Company-provided truck (e.g., Toyota Tacoma)
• Relocation Package: Offered with repayment terms within the first two years
• Benefits Include:
  ? Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  ? Short-Term Disability
  ? Life Insurance
  ? 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  ? Paid Time Off and Vacation
  ? 10+ PTO days annually

If you are a strategic leader with hands-on experience and a proven track record in engineering management, we encourage you to apply! Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality of the service we offer to our customers is the knowledge that we were helping them achieve their business goals of reducing the impact on the environment. Our company is an equal opportunity, employer that recruits and higher qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, age, national, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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