Maintenance Superintendent

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:

The Maintenance Superintendent ensures the efficient utilization of maintenance, engineering, and utility department’s resources to continually improve equipment reliability and optimize unit operating costs for the Vernon, TX site. 

We count on you for:

• Maintain plant facilities for the manufacture of product.
• Manage maintenance and any related project costs to the overall benefit of the company.
• Provide the leadership to move from a reactionary repair mode to one that performs work in an orderly and proactive manner.
• Develops and continually improve maintenance management systems.
• Develops, adjusts, and maintains personnel development programs for all support staff to meet or exceed the objectives of both the operating plant and individual person.
• Develops and maintains storeroom programs that ensure inventory and personnel optimization.
• Lead the Vernon capital program to prioritize capital projects for the Vernon site following corporate capex, capital excellence, and best practice guidelines.

HSE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and participate in plant HSE initiatives including such things as performing STOP observations and ISMEC counseling.
• Enforce all site and corporate safety rules and procedures within the plant.  Lead by example.
• Assure appropriate HSE training is provided to all subordinates.
• Assure all safety inspections and audits are performed and documented.
• Assure mechanical integrity program is maintained and adhered to.
• Conduct periodic inspections to assure compliance to existing safety rules and procedures and to assess the effectiveness and need for other risk reduction activities within the departments.
• Assure all subordinate contractors understand and adhere to plant safety rules and procedures.
• Represent Syensqo through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for all employees.
• Support Process Safety Management including Management of Change and ensure incident investigations are conducted in area of responsibility and that action items are completed in a timely manner.

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:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degree preferred.  
• Relevant field experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. High school diploma required.
• Five to ten years working in an industrial facility, preferably in a chemical plant.  
• The person should have five or more years' experience supervising maintenance and back ground in construction management, project management, and project engineering. 
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills to manage, motivate and develop personnel and to facilitate cooperation between affected departments.  
• This position requires good computer skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $90,880 to $113,600 per year 
• 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)

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.