Site Technical Manager

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: 

The Technical Services Manager leads and manages all maintenance and project functions at the Borgert, TX site. They ensure the efficient utilization of departmental resources to continually improve equipment reliability, implement cost reduction measures, optimize project execution, and enforce compliance with HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) standards.  They are an agent of change instilling discipline, efficiency, and accountability to the maintenance workforce in the overall execution of day-to-day activities. Reports to the Site Manager and is a member of the site leadership team.

We count on you for: 

• Oversee facility reliability to support safe and environmentally responsible production.

• Fully participate in site HSE initiatives including periodic audits.

• Participate in regulatory and internal audits as needed.

• Lead and develop Engineering (Reliability, Project, and DCS) team and Maintenance Supervision.

• Ensure team accountability for the development and execution of maintenance and project work plans.

• Ensure appropriate systems are in place for root cause identification and corrective action implementation to support a continuous reliability improvement culture.

• Ensure appropriate systems are in place for predictive and preventive maintenance.

• Manage departmental costs.

• Manage the site capital expenditure budget.

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators for maintenance and project functions.

• Represent Syensqo through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for employees.

You will bring: 

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or similar engineering; or equivalent technical degree. 

• 5-10 years experience working in an industrial facility, preferably in a chemical process production plant with 3+ years of supervisory experience in maintenance, or process and/or project engineering.

• Unionized workforce management experience is a plus

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills to manage, motivate, and develop personnel and to facilitate cooperation between departments.

• Must be able to interact positively and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

• Must have a high degree of initiative, influence, and problem-solving capability.

You can count on us for: 

• Join a transversal and dynamic team

• Opportunities for growth and learning

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

 You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $150,000 to $175,000 per year. 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 language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

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.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.