Full-Time
Senior Maintenance Engineer
Posted on 7/25/2025
Synthomer
1,001-5,000 employees
Global producer of specialized aqueous polymers
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Akron, OH, USA
In Person
Job located in Mogadore, Ohio. No remote option stated. Company office location may be Mogadore; includes on-site responsibilities.
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- Bachelor's degree required in Maintenance, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
- 7-10 years of experience needed
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Work as a self-starter to systematically resolve plant equipment issues utilizing a collaborative approach among employees, departments, and support groups.
- Work from prints, diagrams, schematics, specifications, instructions, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s manuals and specifications, to assist with scheduled and emergency repairs.
- Familiar with MOC process related to system and equipment changes.
- The ability to convey knowledge to others and perform training to maintenance technicians.
- Develops and modify equipment repair/rebuild specifications
- Provides back-up to Maintenance Supervisor and Manager when necessary.
- Ability to lead cross functional teams in the process of developing procedures and standards around maintenance activities.
- Provides support around spare parts management and storeroom direction for material stock levels.
- Understanding of how to develop robust equipment PMs.
- Experience managing a Mechanical Integrity Program
- Experience with ASME standards
- Experience facilitating 8 Step Root Cause Counter Measure Teams
- high level of experience managing PM programs in SAP
- Ability to ascend heights and walk on grating
- Work in various climates (indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions)
- Must be able to pass a respirator (fit test) and utilize other required PPE
- Must be able to work in an environment with various chemicals on a daily basis
- Must be able to coordinate emergency situations
- Required to participate on ERT and pass all of physical requirements
- Assist maintenance technicians and contractors in troubleshooting equipment issues.
- Leads reliability equipment improvements and champions Reliability Centered Maintenance.
- Supports and manages a Mechanical Integrity program in line with OSHA’s PSM 1910.119 regulation.
- Responsible for developing and implementing Preventative Maintenance plans for equipment
- Develop and implement equipment best practices, then train/coach various departments and technicians in these practices
- Create, review, and update department procedures and guidelines.
- Support compliance efforts – RCMS, ISO, PSM, OSHA, etc.
- Tracks and reports on reliability metrics (MTBF, OST, OSR, MTTR).
- Works within and supports SAP plant maintenance PM module.
- Leads spare parts optimizations for critical equipment, Safety and PSM identified critical equipment.
- Provider of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) leadership to support reliability improvements
- Provide maintenance technical leadership for the department related to plant rotating, fixed equipment and associated instrumentation.
- Experience with Process Safety Management
- Experience in a Chemical Manufacturing environment
- Experience working in a HPWP.
- Certification in Vibration Analysis and other Predictive Maintenance Technology.
- Certification in API-510, API-570 and API-653 inspection standards.
- Pressure vessel design and fabrication experience.
- Steam system experience is a plus
- Electrical and Instrumentation experience is a plus.
- Experience in SAP-PM (or other CMMS) – Super User.
- Reading, Applied Mathematics, Applied Technology, Locating Information, Observation, Teamwork.
- Familiar with ISO-9001, Process Safety Management, RSMC, etc.
- Stress Analysis Certification
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) Certification
- Advanced Vibration Analysis Certification
- API Certifications
- ISO-Quality Certifications
- Certified Reliability Leader
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional
- Experience developing Reliability Block Diagrams
- Boiler Operator Certification is a plus
Synthomer develops and supplies aqueous polymer dispersions and specialised polymers for coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles, paper and health-related products. These polymers are designed and manufactured to deliver adhesion, durability and compatibility with different substrates, and are tailored to each customer’s processes and performance requirements. The company differentiates itself through a global footprint and a focus on high-performance, customised solutions rather than off-the-shelf products, with close collaboration with customers. Its goal is to help customers achieve their performance targets by providing reliable, high-quality polymers and expanding its global reach in key markets.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1908
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Godavari partnership commercializes bio-based butyl acrylate from bio-butanol.
- Henkel deal supplies low-carbon polymers for TECHNOMELT adhesives in Europe, India, MEA.
- OQEMA partnership expands distribution of specialty chemicals globally.
What critics are saying
- H2 Equity acquires 1845 chemicals business, stripping manufacturing capacity.
- Matco N.V. bought latex compounding for €27.5M, removing 2023 health revenue.
- Divestitures expose Synthomer to EU Green Deal 55% emissions cuts by 2030.
What makes Synthomer unique
- Synthomer supplies high-performance aqueous polymers for coatings, adhesives, and health.
- Launched Bio, Circle, Clima propositions and ISCC PLUS for eight plants in 2024.
- Earned LSE Green Economy Mark with over 50% revenues from environmental products.
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Godavari Biorefineries trades jubilantly on partnering with Synthomer. Godavari Biorefineries is currently trading at Rs. 287.70, up by 32.10 points or 12.56% from its previous closing of Rs. 255.60 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 254.05 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 295.25 and Rs. 250.30 respectively. So far 164579 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'B' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 352.00 on 24-Jul-2025 and a 52 week low of Rs. 145.20 on 28-Mar-2025. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 295.25 and Rs. 243.70 respectively. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 1466.45 crore. The promoters holding in the company stood at 63.31%, while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 12.02% and 24.67% respectively. Godavari Biorefineries has entered into partnership with Synthomer to develop bio based alternatives to existing fossil based monomers. With growing customer demand for more sustainable alternatives, this partnership strengthens the company's commitment to innovation and reinforces its focus on delivering customer-centric, lower carbon solutions. Through this partnership, Synthomer is commercialising bio-based butyl acrylate using bio-based butanol produced by the company, helping to accelerate the industry's transition to more sustainable raw materials. Godavari Biorefineries is one of the manufacturers of ethanol-based chemicals in India. Its diversified product portfolio comprises of bio-based chemicals, sugar, different grades of ethanol and power.
H2 Equity Partners has agreed to acquire the specialty chemicals company from Synthomer plc in partnership with the management team.
Driving sustainability in the consumer goods marketDÜSSELDORF, Germany, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Synthomer, a world-leading supplier of high-performance, highly-specialized polymers and ingredients, today announced a strategic partnership and supply agreement focused on enabling carbon emission reductions in Henkel's TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesive product portfolio for the European, Indian, Middle Eastern and African markets. This collaboration highlights both companies' leadership in advancing sustainable adhesives through innovative collaborations along the value chain
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