Senior Maintenance Mechanic, 2nd/3rd Shift – Chemical Plant

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Geneva, IL is seeking two Maintenance Mechanics for a continuous chemical manufacturing operation on-site. The roles involve maintaining pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, and related equipment across multiple process areas on two shifts (2nd and 3rd) with overtime during shutdowns.

The work occurs in a chemical environment with heat and hazardous materials, emphasizing safety, CMMS documentation, and collaboration with production, engineering and QC teams.

Qualifications

• AAS or maintenance certifications; or 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Strong mechanical skills with pumps, mixers, motors, and piping.
• 480V and VFD troubleshooting preferred; PLC knowledge helpful.
• PSM experience a plus.
• OSHA, LOTO, and hazardous material handling knowledge.
• Must bring own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, valves, and transfer equipment on a continuous process.
• Rebuild pumps, service mixers, swap motors, and handle wiring.
• Troubleshoot 480V circuits and VFDs; PLC knowledge helps on some shifts.
• Complete preventive and predictive work and record it in the CMMS.
• Get equipment back up fast when something fails mid-run.
• Work with production, engineering, and QC on what gets fixed first.
• Support quarterly shutdowns and the annual plant turnaround.
• Follow PSM, OSHA, LOTO, and site safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pumps and motors

Piping systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

AAS or maintenance certifications

10+ years manufacturing maintenance experience

Tools

480V systems

VFD troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. in Geneva, IL is seeking two Maintenance Mechanics for a continuous chemical manufacturing operation on-site. The roles involve maintaining pumps, mixers, reactors, motors, piping, and related equipment across multiple process areas on two shifts (2nd and 3rd) with overtime during shutdowns.

The work occurs in a chemical environment with heat and hazardous materials, emphasizing safety, CMMS documentation, and collaboration with production, engineering and QC teams.