Maintenance Engineer — Lead Reliability & Ops (2nd/3rd Shifts)

Syensqo SA; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Anaheim to support safe, reliable plant operations and mentor junior staff. The role offers rotation across 2nd/3rd shifts and weekends, with hands-on leadership and strong emphasis on HSE and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager and cross-functional teams to implement preventive/predictive maintenance, manage work orders in SAP, and drive reliability initiatives in a chemical/manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3-7 plus years of industrial maintenance experience in a chemical, process, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP (CMMS) or similar maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate maintenance activities in a unionized, multi‑craft environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering principles.
• Commitment to HSE excellence and safe work practices.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to work 2nd/3rd shifts and weekends as part of a rotation.
• Further studies in maintenance, engineering, or reliability are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Manager in leading the maintenance team and driving a strong HSE culture in all activities.
• Develop, implement, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for plant equipment.
• Assist in the execution and continuous improvement of the Mechanical Integrity (MI) program, including inspections, testing, and documentation.
• Lead or participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability improvement initiatives to eliminate recurring failures and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance work using SAP (CMMS); ensure high-quality work orders, accurate history, and effective backlog management.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications to equipment and systems.
• Oversee the quality of maintenance work and ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and external contractors to deliver safe and efficient maintenance execution.
• Participate in the rotation for 2nd/3rd shift and weekend coverage, providing on‑site leadership and decision‑making during off‑hours.
• Mentor and coach technicians; foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support the Maintenance Manager with budget tracking, contractor management, and spare parts strategy as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Syensqo is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Anaheim to support safe, reliable plant operations and mentor junior staff. The role offers rotation across 2nd/3rd shifts and weekends, with hands-on leadership and strong emphasis on HSE and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with the Maintenance Manager and cross-functional teams to implement preventive/predictive maintenance, manage work orders in SAP, and drive reliability initiatives in a chemical/manufacturing setting.