Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Chemtrade · Augusta, GA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Base pay
- $100k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Chemtrade (chemicals) in Augusta, GA. Assist I&E maintenance technicians with subject matter expertise, including safe electrical work permitting and electrical training.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- OEE, Root cause, FMEA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $100k–$120k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $102k–$130k. This one lists $100k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 22 reliability engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live reliability postings in Georgia.
- Base pay
- About 5% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $102k–$130k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 55%
- ✓ Root cause 50%
- PLC 36%
- Lean 27%
- Automation 27%
- ✓ EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FMEA, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Chemtrade
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Bring proof to the interview
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requirements
and safety standards in a chemical plant setting.
- ✓Proficiency in using diagnostic tools and software.
- ✓Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- ✓Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- ✓Demonstrated knowledge of Mechanical Integrity best practices including API 610, API 650, API 570, API 510, PAI 579 FMEA, and Risk-Based Inspection methodologies
- ✓Knowledge of mechanical codes and standards (ASME, API, ANSI, CSA).
- ✓Knowledge of vibration analysis and thermography is a plus
Responsibilities
- ◆Maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through systematic evaluation and improvement initiatives to enhance equipment availability, performance, and quality. 15%
- ◆Conduct root-cause investigations to identify and resolve issues affecting equipment reliability and operational efficiency. 15%
- ◆Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and industry regulations in all maintenance activities. 5%
- ◆Support daily plant operations by addressing plant issues to ensure safe and reliable functioning. 10%
- ◆Identify and address site inefficiencies by implementing corrective actions for equipment "bad actors." 10%
- ◆Assist I&E maintenance technicians with subject matter expertise, including safe electrical work permitting and electrical training
- ◆Review and optimize preventive maintenance activities to enhance effectiveness and resource allocation. 5 %
- ◆Support EHS initiatives through participation in safety roll-out activities. 5%
- ◆Provide engineering support for high-priority maintenance needs and outage response. 15%
- ◆Maintain equipment registers and manage obsolescence, identifying risks and developing mitigation plans. 5%
- ◆Serve as the subject matter expert for electrical and instrumentation management of change. 5%
- ◆Support capital projects from conception to commissioning, ensuring maintenance readiness for new installations. 10%
- ◆Develop maintenance procedures to streamline technician workflows and ensure proper verification and validation. 5%
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Job Description
Position: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Primary Location: Augusta, GA
Shift: Salaried - Monday to Friday - 40 hours/week; Overtime needed as per business needs and training objectives.
Reports to: Reliability Manager – Water-Manufacturing
The range shown reflects the targeted pay scale. Actual pay within the range depends on work location and factors such as skills, experience, and education. Specific salary details can be discussed during the hiring process. Posted compensation reflects base salary only and excludes bonuses, benefits, pension contributions, and other incentives.
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At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.
About this Role and About You
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of mechanical systems and equipment within the chemical plant. This role involves supporting effective maintenance, troubleshooting, developing technician skills, mechanical projects, and repair tasks to support continuous plant operations.
Knowledge
- •Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar and compatible field.
- •Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering & maintenance, preferably in a chemical or industrial environment.
- •Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, piping systems, pressure vessels, and mechanical seals.
- •Familiarity with regulatory
Technical skills
- •Coordination/consultation with site maintenance, operations and project group in the delivery of improved fixed equipment reliability & mechanical integrity
- •Develop and/or revise procedures relating to inspection, repair, and overhaul as required
- •Development of Preventive and Predictive Maintenance plans
- •Experience working with 3rd party engineering consulting firms who specialize in engineering evaluations
- •Solid experience in facilitating Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and corrective actions
- •Experience managing small capital projects
Competencies
- •Organized, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines
- •Self-motivated & High sense of ownership (comfortable working autonomously)
- •Strong collaborator & effective communicator with multiple levels in the organization (verbal and written)
- •Stives in a team atmosphere and is a strong contributor to the team.
- •Humble, adaptable, & life-long learner
- •Data driven & process oriented
- •Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, manufacturer’s literature, diagrams or schematics.
Environmental Health and Safety
- •Become familiar with Chemtrade Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.
- •Immediately report all EHS incidents (injuries, near misses, releases).
- •Complete all required EHS training in a timely fashion.
- •Follow all Chemtrade facility and corporate EHS procedures and practices.
- •Attend and actively participate in facility EHS meetings and forums that will drive employee involvement.
- •Provide feedback and suggestions for EHS program improvement.
- •Participate in job safety analysis activities.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
Physical Demands
- •The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- •Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crou