Maintenance E & I Technician

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control 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 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

Solenis LLC in Charleston, TN is currently accepting applications for Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technicians.

Solenis is seeking a skilled Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to keep our chemical production operations running safely and efficiently. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and work with schematics and advanced tools to optimize performance. Candidates should have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong electrical knowledge, and proven troubleshooting skills. PLC experience and familiarity with NFPA 70E are a plus. Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and innovation!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial plant (chemical operations preferred)
• Strong knowledge of safe electrical work practices, electrical tools, and testing equipment
• Hands-on experience with circuit breakers, motors, motor starters, and control panels
• Ability to perform basic math (fractions, decimals, minor algebra)
• Skilled in using various measuring instruments

Preferred Skills:

• PLC and robotics experience
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E arc flash safety standards
• Experience with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (e.g., thermography)​​

Core Competencies:

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work safely to prevent injury and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical components in chemical production and packaging processes
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs using blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer specifications
• Utilize PCs and software (including SAP) for maintenance tasks and documentation
• Recommend improvements to systems, tools, or methods for reliability, safety, and efficiency
• Provide on-call support and work rotating shifts as needed for 24-hour operations

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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 talentacquisition@solenis.com

The expected compensation range for this position is between $51,300.00 and $85,600.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.