Reliability Engineer

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.

We are looking for:

Syensqo is seeking a Rotating Reliability Engineer who will take on accountability for the sites’ Reliability program for Rotating Equipment with focus on early detection of defects and defect elimination. This individual will be accountable for asset performance in relation to sites OEE program, have knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and knowledge of financial resources, tools, and reports. The Reliability Engineer will have the ability to manage and direct capital projects along with management of change (MOC) and have knowledge of information systems and CMMS.

Experience with various rotating equipment like pumps (centrifugal and positive displacement), compressors, agitators, blowers and exhaust fans and knowledge of Pump sealing system, API seal piping plans and lubrication systems will be valuable.

We count on you to:

• Support Maintenance team on repair planning for critical rotating equipment failures

• Active involvement in site OEE program and maintaining equipment Bad Actors List

• Facilitate and participate in reliability related improvement initiatives

• Develop and optimize the maintenance strategies of Critical rotating assets

• Responsible for improving MTBF & MTTR of critical rotating assets

• Conduct root cause failure analysis on major equipment failures and manage improvement action items

• Perform equipment criticality analysis and ensure adequate spare parts for all critical assets

• Design preventative/predictive/condition based monitoring program for critical assets

• Interpret reliability data and provide guidance on failure mitigation/reliability improvement plans

• Actively engage in capital projects to ensure proper equipment selection, installation and spare parts requirement 

• Execute projects related to equipment or process changes for improved asset reliability

• Assist with the design and management of sites Mechanical Integrity program

• Key member in the development and execution of the shutdown timelines. Ensures that all critical reliability tasks are performed during the shutdowns.

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company

• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company

• Opportunities for growth and learning

• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

• Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the world’s leading chemical companies.

You will bring: 

• Mechanical Engineer with P. Eng designation or pursuing

• 5 years of chemical plant experience

• Experience with API and CSA standards 

• Experience with CMMS (preferably SAP)

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• 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:

Location: Based at the Niagara Falls Site. Not eligible for routine work from home or remote location

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 qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.