Senior Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Senior Maintenance Technician

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery 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 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

The Technician 3 (Senior Maintenance Technician) serves as the plant's technical expert, reliability leader, mentor, and advanced troubleshooting resource. This role is responsible for leading complex maintenance activities, supporting equipment reliability initiatives, mentoring maintenance personnel, and driving continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, automation, and control systems.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for critical equipment and process issues.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Establish maintenance standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Mentor and train Technician 1 and Technician 2 team members.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, startups, and commissioning activities.
• Partner with operations, engineering, vendors, and contractors to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Drive improvements in equipment uptime, reliability, safety, and OEE.

Required Technical Skills

Automation & Controls

• Advanced PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Industrial network diagnostics (EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet)
• HMI and SCADA systems
• Servo systems
• Industrial robotics maintenance

Electrical Systems

• Advanced motor controls
• Industrial power distribution
• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Electrical design concepts
• Arc flash safety and compliance

Reliability & Predictive Maintenance

• Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Asset criticality analysis
• Vibration analysis
• Infrared thermography
• Oil analysis
• Ultrasonic testing
• Condition monitoring technologies

Project Leadership

• Capital project support
• Equipment installation and commissioning
• Vendor and contractor management

Leadership Expectations

• Coach and mentor maintenance team members.
• Conduct technical training and skills development.
• Lead reliability improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support change management and cross-functional collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience or equivalent demonstrated expertise.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Proven experience leading technical projects and reliability initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.

Preferred Certifications

Reliability

• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT)
• Certified Reliability Leader (CRL)

Predictive Maintenance

• Vibration Analysis Level I or II
• Infrared Thermography Level I
• Ultrasound Inspection Certification

Automation

• Rockwell Automation Certification
• Siemens S7 Certification
• FANUC Robot Certification

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 View email address on click.appcast.io

The expected compensation range for this position is between $58,030.00 and $85,107.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.