Maintenance Mechanic

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 are looking for: Maintenance Mechanic in Spartanburg, SC.

We can count on you for:

• Utilize the CMMS to set job tasks based upon direction from the Maintenance Coordinator, including closing work orders on a routine basis.

• Work with Production Technician, to trouble shoot maintenance issues with equipment.

• Assure that proper turn back of equipment is conducted upon completion of a maintenance task, including housekeeping, equipment set up and documentation processes.

• Assure tools and equipment used is properly maintained, cleaned, serviced, stored and inspected.

• Maintain plant equipment to maximize plant’s performance.

• Maintain the plant’s fire protection systems, process systems, cooling and potable water systems, APSA nitrogen generating system, process equipment, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer distribution systems and WWTU systems.

• Maintain the plant’s steam boilers systems.

• On call as scheduled and in the event of a major equipment issue.

• Perform maintenance work in a safe, efficient and effective manner to return equipment to service.

• Perform rigging of equipment in and out of place using a boom truck, fork lift, plant crane.

• Maintain plant rotating equipment including rebuilding, alignment, preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance duties.

• Follow all site safety rules and procedures.

• Demonstrate through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values; a personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace.

• Employ safe work permit practices and procedure for all work performed, assuring the proper practices are followed.

• Safely operate hand and power tools, light equipment, and heavy equipment used in the trade.

• Assess maintenance activities to assure each task is safely conducted.

• Participate in hazard assessment programs as requested ( e.g. PHA, LOPA, MOC review, What If, PSUSR etc.)

• Responsible to maintain a quality management system that meets the requirements of the ISO 9001 2008 standard.

• Focus efforts in four areas which include Safety, Customer Focus, Excellence and Continuous Improvement, and Sustainability.

• Maintain a high standard of safety and safe work practices, including keen working knowledge of process safety, personal safety and plant life critical procedures.

You can count on us for:

• Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world’s leading chemical companies.

• Excellent training & development possibilities.

You will bring:

• Knowledge of general and specific maintenance disciplines usually gained through a technical associate degree in mechanical disciplines.

• High school graduate or equivalent education.

• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in the mechanical field.

• Trouble shooting skills including failure investigation.

• Knowledge of risk assessment and reduction processes.

• Knowledge in the use of all types of maintenance tools, machinery and other equipment for used to maintain the facility.

• Use oxyacetylene torches as they apply to burning, cutting, and welding of carbon and stainless steel materials.

• Use electrical arc welding equipment for the welding of steel materials, using both inert gas arc welding (TIG) and stick welding equipment.

• Select the proper type and size of welding rod to be used. 

• Familiar with the common types of electrical devices that operate plant equipment. This includes: motors, starters, circuit breakers, push button switches, grounding, extension cords, and lighting.

• Familiar with agitators, back flow preventers, bearings, blowers, air compressors, cooling towers, drives, fans, filters, fire protection sprinkler systems, fittings flanges, forklift trucks, gaskets, general carpentry, hoist, lubrication, maintenance shop equipment, man lifts, mechanical seals, piping, plant vehicles, plumbing, pressure vessels, pumps, regulators, safety relief devices, scales, steam traps, tanks, valves, scrubbers,  and other mechanical equipment as needed.

• Utilize portable and hand tools safely including proper tool maintenance.

• Skilled in basic equipment rigging, hoist usage, crane operations, trenching, tractor and fork lift operations.

• Basic skills and knowledge in basic pipe fitting, welding, millwright, rigging, masonry, fabrication, and machining disciplines.

• Taking measurements, laying out work, obtaining needed materials, cutting, threading, flange installation, soldering copper, Welding carbon, galvanized and stainless steel, and gluing plastic pipe.

• Applying masonry materials, epoxies, concrete, mastics, and other construction materials.

• Rebuilding pumps, setting mechanical seals, aligning rotating equipment, refurbishing valves, shimming, and leveling.

• Fabricating simple parts  (e.g. bracing, bollards, holders, railings, brackets)

• Computer skill experience, capable of

• Managing maintenance work orders on a CMMS,

• Maintaining site preventative maintenance schedules,

• Managing email communication,

• Utilizing plant electronic and hard file maintenance documentation systems.

• Selecting and requesting parts from the plant CMMS.

• Be able to prepare sketches, read and understand blueprints, drawings, maintenance repair manuals, and specification sheets.

You will Get: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• The U.S. base hourly rate reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $32.75/hr. 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.

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave

• Training platform for all employees

• Free language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological) 

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.

As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.
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