General Craftsman (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the role 

Our Maintenance Team, composed of 4 people, focuses on equipment uptime in collaboration with operations.

As a General Craftsman, you will work on frontline maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of plant equipment to support both mechanical and electrical repairs. You will get the opportunity to contribute to the production line and have a positive impact on the maintenance of plant equipment. You will be accountable for:

• Execute routine mechanical repairs and equipment lubrication: Maintenance of pumps, gearboxes, and conveyor systems; ability to identify mechanical wear (e.g., bearing wear). 

• Fluid Handling: Experience with valves, piping, and slurry transfer systems; understanding of the impact of abrasive materials on equipment.

• Basic Electrical: Basic wiring, motor replacement, and use of a multimeter for continuity testing.

• Assist instrumentation and electrical specialists in the installation and termination of field instruments (flow meters, pressure transmitters).

• Maintain accurate inventory records; verify physical spare part availability against SAP data.

• Support site safety by conducting interlock testing and following LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures. 

We offer a fixed-term (6 months) contract that is fulltime on site. 

About you

Required High School Diploma or equivalent. Technical school certification in Industrial Maintenance or Electrical is considered a plus. Relevant experience of at least 3–5 years of industrial maintenance (chemical or heavy industrial environment preferred).

Competencies: 

• Selection of appropriate tools and materials for standard repairs. 
• Ability to determine "Fix vs. Replace" for minor mechanical components. 
• Ability to prioritize daily work orders based on production impact and safety risk. 
• SAP knowledge is a plus.

Behaviors: 

• Demonstrated coordination for mechanical assembly and electrical wiring.
• A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision once trained.
• Good communication skills for an effective collaboration with operators and the management team. 

About the pay

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is $ 27.15 per hour that will increase to $33.05 over the first 12 months of employment.

Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives. 

Benefits:

• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage. 
• Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support. 
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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