Mechanical Engineer-Maintenance & Reliability

US33 Innovative Water Care LLC; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 77,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance & Reliability to improve equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and asset performance. You will develop maintenance strategies, support inspections, and lead root-cause investigations to maximize uptime and safety.

The role involves coordinating inspections, implementing preventive/predictive programs, and collaborating with Operations and Engineering to drive reliability improvements across plant assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, or industrial operations.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs and RCA.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pumps and piping.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate mechanical systems and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, condition monitoring, and NDT activities.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring issues.
• Support mechanical integrity programs and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams on reliability projects.
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance and reliability records and communicate findings.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Rotating equipment

Pumps

Piping

Industrial maintenance

Project coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NDT

Job description

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. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance & Reliability is responsible for improving equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and asset performance. This role develops and implements maintenance strategies, supports equipment inspections and failure investigations, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives that maximize uptime, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate mechanical systems and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Coordinate equipment inspections, condition monitoring, and non-destructive testing (NDT) activities.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurring equipment issues.
• Support mechanical integrity programs and ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams on reliability and maintenance improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate inspection, maintenance, and reliability records, and communicate findings and recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that enhance equipment performance, reliability, and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in maintenance, reliability, mechanical integrity, or industrial/manufacturing operations.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs, root cause investigations, and reliability improvement methods.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pumps, piping, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Effective problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills.
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At Solenis, 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 Affinity 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.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $77,270.00 and $113,322.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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.