1st Class Chief Engineer

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated 1st Class Chief Engineer to ensure plant utility and powerhouse operations comply with regulatory, safety, and operating requirements.
• Provide daily leadership and direction for powerhouse and facilities personnel, including reviewing operating logbooks and conducting shift meetings.
• Oversee plant operations and maintenance activities, including the prioritization of work and management of MAXIMO work orders.
• Coordinate daily operating reviews and routine operational meetings to maintain alignment on safety, quality, cost, and environmental performance.
• Support incident reviews, safety observations, and the continuous development of GMS practices within the facilities area.
• Manage administrative duties including timekeeping, purchase requisitions, training coordination, and overtime planning.
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance reliability, compliance, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Valid 1st Class Chief Engineer certification appropriate for the site’s operating requirements.
• Strong knowledge of plant utility, powerhouse, maintenance, and safe operating practices.
• Experience leading plant operations, maintenance coordination, and contractor communication in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with plant systems and business tools such as MAXIMO, SAP, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an automotive manufacturing or large industrial utility environment.
• Experience supervising or directing shift-based operations teams.
• Familiarity with maintenance planning, procurement support, and structured daily management systems.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and supplemental parental/adoption leave.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits including a health care spending account.
• Life insurance plans.
• Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan.
• GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for employees and their families.

About the Company

General Motors is leading the change to make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion, driven by a diverse team of engineers, technologists, and designers.