Senior Maintenance Engineer (H/M/X)

Rhodia Brasil; Paulínia; On-site; BRL 171,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solvay Cares program: parenting leave,

Well-being focus; flexible or hybrid/3

Hybrid work arrangements (depending on

Job summary

Solvay is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead reliability on site in Paulínia, Brazil. You will drive OEE improvements, develop RCA and Six Sigma solutions, and collaborate with project engineering to optimize asset life-cycle costs.

You will implement MRO strategies, evaluate suppliers, promote TPM culture, and explore new maintenance technologies. A permanent onsite role with a competitive total rewards package is offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in industrial maintenance engineering and reliability.
• Knowledge of OEE analysis and root-cause investigations essential.
• Strong SAP and advanced Excel proficiency expected.
• Experience with risk analysis and reliability initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and reliability problems using Six Sigma, RCA, and reliability modeling.
• Evaluate technical MRO suppliers and maintenance service providers, including digital tools.
• Promote TPM/TEC culture with operations, process and maintenance teams.
• Apply PV/IV analyses for make/buy decisions to maximize asset life-cycle value.
• Research and implement new maintenance technologies on site.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

OEE analysis

Root cause analysis

MoC processes

SAP

Excel

Risk analysis

Contractor interface

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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 Reliability Team, composed of 12 people, is integrated into the Maintenance Department and focuses on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through continuous improvement by creating root cause analysis and proactive solutions in collaboration with Preventive/Predictive Maintenance and production availability. As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will be technically responsible for the reliability of the mechanical assets on the site. You will work with Project Engineering to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations, optimizing Life Cycle Costs and support in the definition of Asset Maintenance and Spare Parts Strategies.

You will be accountable for:

• Developing engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operation, including techniques such as Six Sigma (6σ), Reliability modeling and prediction, Weibull Analysis, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), TPM, FMEA, RCM
• Developing criteria for and evaluation of technical MRO suppliers and technical maintenance service providers, including digital solutions
• Promoting TPM/TEC culture and implementation, ensuring that all stakeholders are involved: operation, process and maintenance personnel
• Applying value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions through PV/I analyses aiming to maximize asset life-cycle value
• Researching and implementing new technologies for maintenance

We offer a permanent contract based on onsite working mode.

About You

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Competencies

• Expetise in maintenance engineering within an industrial environment
• Experience in conducting OEE losses analysis to prioritize root cause investigations and implement targeted improvements
• Technical support experience for MoC (management of change) processes, contractor interface, autonomous maintenance audits, and collaboration with routine, turnaround, and asset monitoring teams
• Knowledge of SAP and dvanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience with risk analysis to mitigate potential failures and support reliability initiatives

Behaviors

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive mindset
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

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: R$ 171.200 - R$ 214.000 (with 13th salary included) per year in Brazil. 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/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 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.

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.