Sr. Maintenance Engineer

AdvanSix; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 86,400 - 129,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AdvanSix is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the safe operation of manufacturing plants. This role involves analyzing equipment failures, advising on repairs, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and relevant experience in plant maintenance.

The position offers a salary range between $86,400 and $129,600 annually along with competitive benefits. Join a team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in chemical/petrochemical plant maintenance.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis.
• Strong educational background in materials, mechanics, and fluid flow.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of failed equipment to determine causes.
• Advise on repairs and modifications for equipment.
• Prepare formal technical reports documenting repairs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of mechanical machinery design

Experience in a leadership role

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

SAP work management system

Drafting and design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics.

Benefits

• Industry‑competitive benefits focused on employee well‑being
• Competitive compensation, health, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid vacation, 401(k) with company matching
• Health savings and disability & life insurance; employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Fast paced and innovative work environment with diverse teams

Position Summary

The Maintenance Engineer works in the field with operating area personnel, production engineers, and all levels of the Manufacturing organization to ensure the safe and profitable operation of the assigned plant.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of failed equipment to determine and eliminate cause(s)
• Advise and review repairs and modifications to rotating equipment
• Establish and maintain equipment lubrication program
• Advise on proper execution and documentation of repair and preventive maintenance (PM) activities for rotating equipment; support job plan and shop paper development
• Identify and interface with preferred equipment manufacturers, specialists, and technical support consultants
• Develop experience and skills necessary to draft maintenance job plans for specific repair activities
• Learn process for maintaining and updating maintenance documentation (e.g., repair reports, bill of materials, upgrade recommendations) for critical plant equipment
• Assist hourly vibration technicians with rotating equipment vibration analysis and condition monitoring data interpretation; recommend actions based on these analyses
• Prepare formal technical reports to document repair actions, failure analyses, equipment and process improvements and inspection findings
• Support site Maintenance Department planners and foremen as required
• Provide first‑line technical support to maintenance foremen and operating personnel for issues related to stationary and rotating equipment maintenance and reliability
• Gather, interpret, report, and manage plant reliability metrics
• Participate in site HSE activities
• Assist with equipment performance troubleshooting as requested or required
• Support equipment installations/upgrades ensuring design‑for‑maintainability and reliability are incorporated into projects

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred
• 3–5 years of experience in chemical/petrochemical plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering experience

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
• Experience in a leadership role; temporary or interim assignment acceptable
• Experience using drafting and design software
• Experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks in an industrial plant environment, including climbing ladders and confined‑space entries
• Knowledge of mechanical machinery design, selection, repair techniques and performance assessment
• Strong educational background in materials, mechanics, fluid flow, dynamics and heat transfer
• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented with proven success working independently and in a multi‑functional team environment
• Excellent organizational, planning, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to use influence to accomplish goals and objectives
• Hands‑on experience using SAP work management system or similar
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Salary and Benefits Summary

The base salary range for this role is $86,400 to $129,600 annually. In addition to the base salary, we offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness, paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan. Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and Health Savings Account eligibility, employer‑provided short‑term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long‑term disability benefits, employer‑provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages. All benefits and incentive pay are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms or employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via email, the internet or any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms or employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.