Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Plant Startup & Commissioning

1020 Solenis LLC US; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision & 401K

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment at the VFA plant, supporting commissioning and startup activities. The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors, transitioning to a rotating 12-hour shift after the initial 1–2 years of daytime work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial plant maintenance, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work from blueprints, with a safety-focused attitude and willingness to work

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years maintenance experience in an industrial plant, preferably chemical operations.
• Knowledge of Millwright work, Machining, and/or Pipefitting.
• Knowledge of drive train equipment (gears, bearings, belts).
• Ability to lift 55 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to follow direction and communicate across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment including pumps, valves, scrubbers, agitators, fans, heat exchangers, relief devices, vacuum pumps and systems, and vessels in chemical production and packaging processes.
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, calibration, configuration, repair, and replacement of site mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrate safety-first approach per company policies and procedures.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer specs to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Assist in commissioning and startup activities for the new plant, including procedure development and trainings.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Solenis is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment at the VFA plant, supporting commissioning and startup activities. The role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors, transitioning to a rotating 12-hour shift after the initial 1–2 years of daytime work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial plant maintenance, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work from blueprints, with a safety-focused attitude and willingness to work