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

Solenis' Savannah facility is seeking a skilled and safety-minded Maintenance & Reliability Manager to join our operations team. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for leading and coordinating all plant maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The successful candidate will oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Roles

• Responsible for maintenance planning, work order management, and execution.
• Responsible for the plant Mechanical Integrity program.
• Provide direct leadership and day-to-day direction to the maintenance team.
• Serve as a key participant in PSM activities such as Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Incident Investigations.
• Provide technical assistance in process improvements studies as required to support plant productivity, quality, and EHS initiatives.
• Responsible for execution of plant maintenance and the plant maintenance budget.
• Provide interface between the plant and central engineering group for large capital projects
• Provide leadership and participation on plant teams to improve productivity, quality, and reduce cost.
• Manage critical spare parts and storeroom inventory
• Willing & capable to lead and/or participate on site teams, as well as corporate teams.
• Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and executing permit documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and timely project approvals

Desired Attributes

• Outstanding communication skills and able to interact with Corporate Staff groups, hourly plant personnel, as well as staff.
• Understand and lead efforts around teamwork structures.
• Lead by example.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Self-managed.
• Technical problem-solving capabilities.
• Above average computer skills.
• Fundamental belief and demonstrated behaviors that safety & compliance is one of the most critical aspects to the role.
• Safety, compliance, and the overall Responsible Care process is supported by the Plant Engineer through demonstrating safety leadership; by participation and example.
• Fluency in English preferred

Qualifications

• BS ME or BS ChE, or other applicable technical discipline
• 5 years minimum industrial experience in chemical process environment or similar.
• 1 - 3 years supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with RMP/PSM standards
• Maintenance planning and management experience
• Plant maintenance experience
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite

Working conditions

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Physical requirements

Physical requirements of the job include:

• Walking up/down stairs
• Lifting up to 50 lbs

#LI-Onsite

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 Affirmative 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.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]