Maintenance Engineer

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Location: Anaheim Plant Syensqo
Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Engineer is a key member of the Anaheim plant maintenance team serving as the understudy and potential successor to the Maintenance Manager. This role is responsible for supporting safe reliable and cost-effective operation of plant assets through strong maintenance and reliability practices. The Maintenance Engineer will rotate coverage on 2nd and 3rd shifts and weekends providing technical leadership and hands-on support to the multi-craft union team. This position is ideal for an early- to mid-career engineer seeking to develop into a future maintenance leadership role.

Support the Maintenance Manager in leading the maintenance team and driving a strong HSE culture in all activities.
Develop implement and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for plant equipment (mixers ovens utilities dust collection prepreg machines hot melt systems solution dip systems etc.).
Assist in the execution and continuous improvement of the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program including inspections testing and documentation.
Lead or participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability improvement initiatives to eliminate recurring failures and reduce unplanned downtime.
Plan schedule and coordinate maintenance work using SAP (CMMS); ensure high-quality work orders accurate history and effective backlog management.
Provide technical support for troubleshooting repairs and modifications to equipment and systems.
Oversee the quality of maintenance work and ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with Operations Engineering and external contractors to deliver safe and efficient maintenance execution.
Participate in the rotation for 2nd/3rd shift and weekend coverage providing on-site leadership and decision-making during off-hours.
Mentor and coach technicians; foster a culture of teamwork accountability and continuous improvement.
Support the Maintenance Manager with budget tracking contractor management and spare parts strategy as needed.

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
37 plus years of industrial maintenance experience in a chemical process or manufacturing environment.
Experience with SAP (CMMS) or similar maintenance management systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate maintenance activities in a unionized multi-craft environment is preferred.
Strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance troubleshooting and reliability engineering principles.
Commitment to HSE excellence and safe work practices.
Strong communication teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Willingness and ability to work 2nd/3rd shifts and weekends as part of a rotation.
Further studies in maintenance engineering or reliability are highly regarded.

This role is designed as a development position for future maintenance leadership at Syensqo. The Maintenance Engineer will receive mentorship and exposure to all aspects of maintenance management preparing them to step into the Maintenance Manager role in the future.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $88840 to $110600 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 well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Other:

• Must be a US Citizen or a Greencard holder
• Must be clean shaven for mask respirator (no beard but mustache is ok)

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 13000 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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