Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (F/M/X)

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 Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability team, made up of 40 people, is integrated into the Technical Services Unit and focuses on the repair/reliability of mechanical equipment in collaboration with the other maintenance teams of the plant.
• As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will be in charge of the mechanical maintenance work of the plant, ensuring its safety, performance, quality, and costs.
• You will be accountable for
  • Manage your team and contractors to achieve the plant's HSE objectives.
  • Elaborate and propose reliability improvement and preventive/predictive maintenance strategies.
  • Autonomously evaluate and diagnose failure causes and propose adequate solutions; leading the process of problem solution sessions, RCA, FMEA, and Criticality analysis.
  • Manage the main maintenance contracts of the plant regarding safety, operation, and performance.
  • Actively contribute to controlling the plant's fixed costs and spare part management.
  • Collaborate and interact with the site engineering department for new projects and lead autonomously small engineering modifications (reverse engineering).
  • Collaborate and interact with site production teams to manage our maintenance plan.
  • Active following the GMP and HACCP in the food and pharmaceutical industry.
• We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. A Master's Degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Mechanical or Reliability Maintenance in process industries or maintenance subcontractors.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Any other language is a plus
• Knowledge of CMMS/SAP Systems, Microsoft tools, Gmail and Google Apps
• Behaviors
  • Demonstrate ability to interact with external contractors and suppliers
  • Team player, pragmatic, proactive, open to change, customer-oriented
  • Decision-making ability and leadership skills

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country base pay reasonably expected for this role is 41,000.00 € to 62,000.00 €, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and other incentives.
• 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: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, 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 in 24 languages.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's 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. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, 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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