Millwright Mechanic
Syensqo · - Willow Island, WV
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Syensqo (chemicals) in - Willow Island, WV. 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- SAP
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 77 live postings that list pay, out of 3011 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
West Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 13 other live reliability postings in West Virginia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 57%
- ✓ Team leadership 43%
- ✓ SAP 21%
- EHS / safety 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Syensqo in - Willow Island
3 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Reliability Engineer · Reliability
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- Maintenance Engineer · Reliability
Full description from SyensqoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Measure, layout, fabricate, and install metallic and non-metallic piping systems.
- ◆Perform rigging as necessary following proper rigging practices and techniques (signaling, spotting, load distribution, etc.).
- ◆Read, interpret, and work from OEM mechanical drawings, working fabrication drawings, and P&IDs.
- ◆Read, interpret, and apply dimensions and corresponding tolerances, clearances, and fits from IOMs and fabrication drawings to rebuild, repair, and determine condition of rotating equipment.
- ◆Installation of various types of rotating equipment (pumps, fans, blowers, gearboxes, centrifuges, etc.)
- ◆Working knowledge of rotating equipment support systems (single & double mechanical seals, seal pots, dry gas mechanical seals, and seal flush systems.).
- ◆Perform precision shaft and sheave alignment using lasers and/or dial indicators.
- ◆Perform lubrication on rotating equipment.
- ◆Basic operation of components and troubleshooting knowledge of rotating equipment.
- ◆Aid or lead other millwright mechanics in the performance of assigned tasks.
- ◆Involves the use of a large variety of power tools, hand tools, precision measuring tools, and other equipment.
- ◆Use all standard machine shop tools and machine shop equipment.
- ◆Must be self-starter and accept job ownership. Expected to diagnose problems, plan and perform the necessary repairs with a minimum of supervision.
- ◆Responsible for tracking time, ordering parts on associated work orders during scheduled shift using SAP.
- ◆Perform other tasks within the Millwright Mechanic
responsibilities
as assigned
Experience and Skills
- ✓Minimum of 2-5 years of industrial mechanic experience and/or associates degree/technical school certification in industrial maintenance preferred.
- ✓Basic knowledge of computerized maintenance management system, SAP experience preferred.
- ✓Capable of reading and interpreting work instructions, drawings and equipment specifications.
qualifications
listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
Role summary
The Millwright Mechanic is responsible for the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of the plant’s mechanical equipment.
What We Offer
- •Competitive salary and benefits package
- •The U.S. hourly salary is $44.72 per hour. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
- •16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
- •Training platform for all employees
- •Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Additional information
- •Testing will be administered to assess and demonstrate knowledge and ability to effectively perform the required essential duties in a safe manner.
- •Must be physically able to perform assigned work such as lifting, climbing, etc.
- •Must possess the knowledge and skills that are necessary to safely perform all essential duties required by the position.
About Us
- •Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
- •At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or