Electrician/Process Control Tech

Syensqo 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.

We count on you for:

• The successful candidate will perform routine maintenance work according to standard methods and procedures.  
• Non-routine maintenance work will be performed with varying degrees of supervision, dependent upon task. 
• The position routinely requires work from written instructions, specifications, prints, drawings, and samples.
• The position requires responsibility for company tools, equipment, and materials, and return of those items when work is completed.  
• Work areas must be kept clean and in order.  
• The position requires handling and operation of a wide variety of manufacturing plant equipment, both typical plant auxiliary equipment and specialized production machinery.  
• The candidate must be able to evaluate and report unusual situations to supervision.

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• Associates Degree (preferred), applicable trade school certification, or honorable military discharge. Advanced certification or license in a skilled trades area is a plus.
• 5 years experience in programming, debugging, and repairing PLC devices to ensure they work as designed with other equipment.
• 7+ years experience working on industrial electrical systems.
• Must have broad knowledge in electric, electric controls, and some knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery, their controls, and critical instrumentation in order to keep machine/equipment down time to a minimum.
• Possess knowledge of controllers / control systems, PLC's, high voltage 3 phase electrical operation is preferred. PLC troubleshooting experience with Allen Bradley controls experience.
• Must be willing and able to provide on-call (off-shift) support for plant operations, as requested / needed.  
• Must be willing to work 1st shift (6:30 am-2:30 pm) and 2nd shift (2:30-10:30 pm) shifts during/after a probationary / training period.
• Must have a positive attitude toward safety, and must be willing to work according to strict safety-based procedures.

You will get:

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $38.47 per hour or more. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Location: Havre De Grace, MD

Additional information:

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• The candidate must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and convert in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, as well as compute rate, ratio, and percent.  Ability to draw and interpret graphs is also required.

REASONING ABILITY

• The ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form is essential.  The candidate must be able to deal with problems involving several variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the candidate will frequently and routinely be required to stand, kneel, walk, stoop, climb, crouch, push, pull, carry, and utilize ladders and stairs.  There are frequent requirements to use hands and arms to touch or feel objects, and to use tools.  Lifting requirements are 55 lbs. on a regular basis, up to 70 lbs. occasionally, and higher amounts using power or assist devices.  The job requires good close vision, color vision, and the ability to accurately distinguish shapes / anomalies.

About Us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. 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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