Job Opening ID: 34561

I&E Technician

Permanent contract

USA - Baton Rouge, LA, US

Jul 14, 2026

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:

An I&E Technician journeyman to perform maintenance on plant instrument and electrical equipment and systems in accordance with safety, health, & environmental policies. Maintains and repairs electrical, electronic, and pneumatic instrumentation for process control, including PLC’s, analyzers, and Distributed Control Systems.

We can count on you to:

Ensure Syensqo safety and IH procedures are being implemented.

Install, repair, and troubleshoot three-phase medium and low voltage power distribution including transformers, switchgear, motors, variable frequency drives and other electronic and pneumatic equipment.

Install, repair, and troubleshoot digital control systems, I/P systems, control valves, flow meters, temperature & pressure transmitters, and burner safety management systems.

Install, test and edit programs for programmable logic controllers (PLC) in order to set up interlocks and alarms; to shut down or startup equipment; and to read, record, and transfer digital and/or analog data.

Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.

Utilize all types of industrial shop and portable tools safely and effectively.

Skilled in basic equipment rigging, hoist usage, crane operations, and fork lift operations.

Read and understand instrument & electrical drawings, schematics, and manuals. Complete required written documentation regarding instrument & electrical equipment and systems.

Active involvement in achieving department and site wide goals in safety, environmental compliance, reliability, quality and cost control.

Participate in safety meetings, JHA’s, HAZOP’s, and incident investigations.

Prepare and maintain records in accordance with ISO 9001 and quality related plant safety certification requirements.

Prepare equipment for safe maintenance operations – compete safe work permits as required

Monitor and operate all Safety, Environmental and fire related equipment including monitoring equipment and alarms initiating emergency response notification as required

Actively advance knowledge and skills in instrument & electrical competencies.

Follow directions and work independently.

Complete all auxiliary duties assigned by supervision.

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

You will bring:

High school diploma

5+ years of I&E journeyman maintenance experience within an Industrial chemical or manufacturing environment, Or 3+ years of I&E journeyman maintenance experience with a 2 year Technical degree

Packaging I&E maintenance experience is a plus

Good oral and written communication
TWIC requirement

You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
The U.S. hourly rate reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $47.90 per hour.
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:

Must be available for overtime and emergency call-ins during night shift, weekends and holidays.
TWIC required site

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.

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