Plant Engineer

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Plant Engineer/Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team at our chemical manufacturing facility regulated under RMP (Risk Management Plan) and PSM (Process Safety Management) standards. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement of all site mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and planning abilities, along with a proactive approach to asset integrity, team development, and regulatory compliance.

In addition to leading the maintenance function, the Maintenance Manager will remain actively involved in plant operations and play a key role in onboarding new team members.

Some of the things you will do:

• Champion a proactive safety culture by leading compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and internal safety standards, including issuing high-hazard work permits and supporting regulatory audits.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing maintenance team, including technicians, planners, and contractors, with a focus on training, skill development, and performance.

• Manage daily maintenance operations across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility systems, ensuring effective corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance.

• Oversee onsite contractors and vendor relationships to maintain safety, quality, and operational standards.

• Develop and manage maintenance budgets, KPIs, and CMMS workflows to optimize performance and track asset health.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, safety, and environmental teams to coordinate maintenance activities and support capital projects.

• Drive continuous improvement through reliability engineering practices, root cause analysis, and failure mode analysis.

• Manage procurement and inventory of equipment, spare parts, and tools to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a PSM/RMP-regulated chemical, petrochemical, or similar high-hazard environment.
• Strong working knowledge of PSM Mechanical Integrity elements and maintenance best practices.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Familiarity with rotating equipment, pumps, piping systems, pressure vessels, electrical systems, and instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
• Understanding of OSHA safety regulations and industrial maintenance standards (e.g., API, ANSI, NFPA).

Preferred:

• Experience supervising in a unionized work environment, including administering collective bargaining agreements and working collaboratively with union representatives.
• Certifications in maintenance management (CMRP, PMP).
• Training in Root Cause Failure Analysis
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or similar QMS/EMS frameworks.
• SAP software experience.

Physical requirements

• walking up/downstairs
• Lifting up to 50 lbs

Working conditions

Schedule: Monday-Friday

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com