Maintenance Planner

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:

A technically skilled Maintenance Planner with a strong problem-solving mindset to join our team. The Planner will be responsible for developing detailed job packages and work plans to ensure safe, efficient, and effective execution of maintenance activities across our operations.

We can count on you for:

• Review and manage the backlog of validated work notifications and work orders.

• Develop comprehensive work plans for maintenance jobs (excluding urgent P0 and P1 jobs), detailing the scope, required resources, estimated durations, and necessary materials or spare parts.

• Create and maintain work orders, task lists for repetitive repairs, and a library of job plans to drive efficiency and reduce rework.

• Ensure all job packages are “ready to schedule” and forward them to the Scheduler.

• Participate in the development of weekly work schedules and reliability/continuous improvement meetings.

• Update work plans to incorporate feedback, improvements, and captured efficiencies.

• Support the completion of predictive and preventive maintenance plans.

• Analyze equipment failures and maintenance requests to define optimal repair plans.

• Facilitate efficient execution of maintenance work, minimizing wasted time.

You can count on us for:

• Training and developmental opportunities throughout career.

You will bring:

• High School Diploma required or equivalent 

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Maintenance, or a related technical discipline preferred

• 5+ years experience in maintenance planning or a related technical field preferred

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or chemical environments is a plus

• Strong engineering mindset (e.g., ability to read technical drawings)

• Highly organized and structured approach to work

• Ingenuity and resourcefulness in diagnosing problems and defining solutions

• Solid understanding of maintenance tasks and processes

• Awareness of equipment reliability and safety risks

• Experience with SAP is a plus

You will get: 

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $78,000 - 98,000/annually. 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.
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
• Training platform for all employees
• 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.