Maintenance and Reliability Engineer

As a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer at Clariant's Quincy, FL site, you will lead mechanical troubleshooting and reliability initiatives for our Adsorbents and Additives Business Unit. You'll identify and resolve complex technical issues, implement preventive maintenance strategies, and collaborate across departments to ensure follow-through on reliability improvements. Your expertise in root cause analysis and equipment failure prevention will be crucial as you work directly with site personnel to build a reliability-focused culture. This role combines technical problem-solving with effective communication to drive measurable improvements in equipment uptime, safety, and sustainability. We offer a competitive salary, global annual bonus, and a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve site reliability and mechanical integrity programs to enhance equipment performance, reduce repair costs, and ensure compliance with ESHA standards.


• Identify and implement strategies to improve equipment uptime and extend Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).


• Conduct and lead root cause analyses of equipment failures, driving corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat issues.


• Maintain accurate technical documentation—including equipment records, drawings, and procedures—and drive the digitization of maintenance records for improved performance tracking.


• Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process for all maintenance and engineering modifications.


• Develop and maintain maintenance department documentation (SOPs, work instructions) using Intelex and other digital platforms.


• Lead and support Equipment Hazard and Workplace Analyses and Process Risk Assessments to proactively identify and mitigate operational risks.


• Support the successful planning, execution, and start-up of Reliability & Maintenance capital projects.


• Contribute to multi-year maintenance cost reduction and Clean Operations strategies.


• Ensure alignment with key maintenance KPIs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (any discipline but mechanical or electrical preferred)


• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years or more of industry experience (chemical plant or minerals processing facility preferred)


• Lean Six Sigma training, knowledge of MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint), experience SAP or similar programs highly preferred

What´s in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances


• Paid Holidays


• PTO time with a carry-over benefit


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Wellness Program


• EAP Program


• Spending and Savings Accounts


• Life/AD&D Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Online discount Mall 


• Auto/Home Insurance


• Identity Theft Protection


• Legal Services Plan

Mar Del Solar

Talent Acquisition Partner

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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