Maintenance Specialist (F/M/X)

Solvay SA

Cincinnati, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Chemistry, Clothes Making, Communication Skills, Compensation Management, Conveyor Systems, Diversity, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Flow Meter, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Piping, Pumps, Record Keeping, Risk, SAP
LOCATION
Cincinnati, OH
POSTED
29 days ago

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, composed of 4 people, focuses on equipment uptime in collaboration with operations.

As a General Craftsman, you will work on frontline maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of plant equipment to support both mechanical and electrical repairs. You will get the opportunity to contribute to the production line and have a positive impact on the maintenance of plant equipment. You will be accountable for:

  • Execute routine mechanical repairs and equipment lubrication: Maintenance of pumps, gearboxes, and conveyor systems; ability to identify mechanical wear (e.g., bearing wear).
  • Fluid Handling: Experience with valves, piping, and slurry transfer systems; understanding of the impact of abrasive materials on equipment.
  • Basic Electrical: Basic wiring, motor replacement, and use of a multimeter for continuity testing.
  • Assist instrumentation and electrical specialists in the installation and termination of field instruments (flow meters, pressure transmitters).
  • Maintain accurate inventory records; verify physical spare part availability against SAP data.
  • Support site safety by conducting interlock testing and following LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures.

We offer a fixed-term (6 months) contract that is fulltime on site.

About you

Required High School Diploma or equivalent. Technical school certification in Industrial Maintenance or Electrical is considered a plus. Relevant experience of at least 3-5 years of industrial maintenance (chemical or heavy industrial environment preferred).

Competencies:

  • Selection of appropriate tools and materials for standard repairs.
  • Ability to determine "Fix vs. Replace" for minor mechanical components.
  • Ability to prioritize daily work orders based on production impact and safety risk.
  • SAP knowledge is a plus.

Behaviors:

  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude

  • A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision once trained

  • Good communication skills for an effective collaboration with operators and the management team

About the pay

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 $35.97 per hour that will increase to $43.81 over the first 12 months of employment.

Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Benefits:

  • 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: 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.

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvays 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.

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About the Company

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Solvay SA

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. With more than 24,100 employees in 64 countries, Solvay bonds people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. The Group seeks to create sustainable shared value for all, notably through its Solvay One Planet plan crafted around three pillars: protecting the climate, preserving resources and fostering better life. The Group’s innovative solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices, health care applications, water and air purification systems. Founded in 1863, Solvay today ranks among the world’s top three companies for the vast majority of its activities and delivered net sales of €10.2 billion in 2019. Solvay is listed on Euronext Brussels (SOLB) and Paris and in the United States, where its shares (SOLVY) are traded through a Level I ADR program.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
FOUNDED
1863
WEBSITE
http://www.solvay.com/en