Electromechanical Technician

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low‑carbon economy.

Job Summary

The Electromechanical Technician is responsible for maintaining the daily operation of Pilot Plant by ensuring that breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on facility systems are carried out in a safe, timely, and effective manner. This position is responsible for the electrical and mechanical installation of new equipment as well as repair, inspection, and calibration of existing equipment. This person is also responsible for accurate record keeping and input of data into the plant maintenance management system.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives
• Makes all necessary mechanical repairs on equipment including replacement, repair and installation of motors, pumps, sleeves, bearings, gears, shafts, pins, etc.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment up to 480V
• Piping installation and ability to determine correct materials for each service.
• Create, modify, read, and understand piping specification, engineering and electrical drawings.
• Safe operation of industrial equipment such as forklifts, hoists, and lifts.
• Instrument repair, calibration and installation including flow meters, pressure transmitters.
• Troubleshooting, and basic programming of distributed control system and PLCs.
• Participate on the Emergency Response Team
• Assists with managing outside service contractors
• Maintains and improves preventative/predictive maintenance programs. Experience with maintenance management systems.

Education Requirements

Minimum Level of Education: High School Diploma/GED

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years of Experience: 3 - 5 years of Industrial electrical/mechanical or equivalent experience

Certification Requirements

Certified Electrician or Craftsman preferred but not required

Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent degree
• 3-5 years experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a chemical / production facility or equivalent educational experience
• Self-starter and capable of working in a high paced environment
• Must be able to work closely with maintenance and production team
• Able to handle up to fifty (50) pounds and physical dexterity to assemble and operate equipment
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, E-Mail, maintenance management systems)

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman
• Electrical and Mechanical experience
• Experience in distributed control systems, PLCS, and instrumentation
• Experience working in a high-performance work culture
• Familiar with Process Safety Management concepts and requirements
• Certified Welder
• SAP maintenance management system experience

Working Requirements

The plant currently works two 8 hour Maintenance shifts, Days and afternoons, five days a week. This could change but not currently planned. Overtime may be required but is currently not common.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation
• Discretionary global bonus scheme
• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
• Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
• Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
• Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
• Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
• Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
• Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
• Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes