Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our dynamic team at Syensqo Specialty Polymer. This role involves performing maintenance on all plant mechanical equipment and systems, adhering to safety, health, and environmental policies. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of maintenance experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment, with millwright experience being a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Compliance: Implement safety and Industrial Hygiene procedures. Conduct safety audits and inspections. Participate in safety meetings, Job Hazard Analyses, Hazard and Operability Studies, and incident investigations. Prepare equipment for safe maintenance operations. Participate in emergency response drills.
• Mechanical Maintenance and Operations: Install, recondition, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment. Rebuild rotating equipment to meet original standards. Familiarity with various mechanical equipment such as agitators, compressors, pumps, etc. Use industrial tools safely and effectively. Utilize diagnostic tools to resolve mechanical issues.
• Documentation and Reporting: Read and understand mechanical drawings and equipment manuals. Maintain records of maintenance activities. Prepare records in accordance with ISO 9001 and quality plant safety certification.
• Collaboration and Continuous Improvement: Participate in achieving goals in safety, environmental compliance, reliability, quality, and cost control. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives. Work with engineering and operations teams. Share knowledge and best practices.
• Additional Responsibilities: Conduct in-process quality analysis. Ensure good housekeeping. Be available for overtime and emergency call-ins. Advance knowledge and skills in mechanical competencies.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills. Basic computer skills (e.g., email, internet, CMMS).

Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift up to 55 lbs. and maneuver up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include color vision. Must be trained and physically able to use personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

5+ years of maintenance experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment. Millwright experience is a plus.

Skills

Read and understand mechanical drawings and equipment manuals. Use industrial tools safely and effectively. Utilize diagnostic tools to resolve mechanical issues. Participate in safety and compliance procedures. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives. Share knowledge and best practices.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations. We also provide a training platform for all employees and free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).

Pay

The U.S. hourly rate reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $44.79 per hour.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the team.