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Head Plant Engineer

Virginia Linen Service
South Hill, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2027

Looking for a dynamic leader, for a fast paced and growing company.

Head Plant Engineer opportunity with a family-owned regional company who has been growing successfully since 1934. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of at least 3-5 years plant maintenance and leadership experience. Candidate must have the ability to communicate with all levels of management, manage and support engineering teams and believe in well-defined preventative maintenance programs.

This position is responsible for the overall reliability, maintenance, engineering, and continuous improvement of all manufacturing equipment, facilities and related systems. This position provides leadership to the maintenance department while overseeing capital projects, preventive and predictive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and plant infrastructure.

Ideal candidate will be able to implement plans to reduce maintenance costs, maintain compliance, and support production through engineering solutions and effective maintenance management.

Minimum job requirements include knowledge of several of the following areas:

· Direct and supervise all maintenance personnel.

· Develop employee schedules

· Promote a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and safety.

· Ensure appropriate staffing to support production and emergency maintenance needs.

· Develop, implement, and continuously improve Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PM) programs.

Monitor maintenance KPIs including:

  • Equipment uptime
  • Downtime
  • PM completion rate
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
  • Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)

Facilities and Utilities Management

Oversee maintenance and operation of:

· Boilers

· Air compressors

Welding and Piping

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Electrical circuitry and PLC's

Electro/mechanical utility and electrical trouble shooting

General equipment and building maintenance.

Experience with air cylinders, solenoid valves, steam traps, motor starters, gear reducers, inverter drives, or industrial laundry equipment is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance program
  • Work with other associates in a team to accomplish goals
  • Maintain safety and cleanliness standards
  • Assist in other areas and/or departments as needed
  • Supervision of front-line maintenance personnel
  • Train and develop existing and new maintenance staff
  • Design, plan, install, and maintain plant systems

QUALIFICATIONS

  • attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule
  • Must have the ability to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Minimum of at least 5 years maintenance experience
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams.
  • Associate’s degree in engineering or related field or sufficient experience is preferred.

BENEFITS

  • Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Short-term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k) with generous company match
  • Generous Paid Vacation / PTO
  • Starting Salary $100,000 - $120,000 plus potential bonus program

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Southern Textile Service, Inc. is a linen rental supply and commercial laundry company. Our business provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to the hospitality, first class lodging, healthcare, and small business customers.

Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality service we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment.

Southern Textile Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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