Surface Maintenance Planner (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 plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, operational continuity, and safe plant operations.

As a Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and preparing detailed maintenance work plans that support production goals, equipment performance, and regulatory compliance. In this role, you will work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to develop comprehensive work packages, identify resource requirements, and ensure maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Your ability to prioritize work, coordinate stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement will be key to the success of the site's maintenance strategy.

You will be accountable for:

• Develop detailed maintenance work packages, preventative maintenance plans, and long-term equipment strategies
• Conduct field walkdowns to validate job scopes, identify hazards, and determine permit requirements
• Coordinate materials, specialized tools, contractor services, and equipment to support planned maintenance activities
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to prioritize work and align maintenance plans with reliability objectives
• Continuously improve maintenance plans, BOMs, warehouse materials, and job scopes through feedback and site learnings

We offer at-will employment based onsite on a primary 4/10 shift schedule working onsite full-time. Schedules may change to accommodate business needs.

About you

Minimum of 5 years of industrial experience required.

Experience planning maintenance work in a manufacturing, mining, chemical, or industrial environment is preferred.

Competencies:

• Maintenance Planning & Work Management Systems (SAP, GWOS)
• Mechanical Equipment & Technical Documentation Review
• Vendor Coordination & Resource Planning

Behaviors:

• Organization
• Collaboration
• Accountability 

About the pay and benefits

• 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: $112,000-$140,000 per year in the United States. Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• 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: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, 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 in 24 languages.

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.