Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Suffolk, Virginia, United States. The first 1–2 years follow a Monday–Friday daytime schedule, transitioning to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule after commissioning.

Salary: $63,830–$93,610 per year, plus discretionary bonuses.

Company

hirify.global provides water and hygiene solutions, including water treatment chemistries, process aids, additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and monitoring systems.

What you will do

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment used in chemical production and packaging.
• Support testing, commissioning, and startup of a new plant alongside site mechanics, contractors, Operations, and Engineering.
• Work with pumps, valves, scrubbers, agitators, fans, heat exchangers, relief devices, vacuum systems, vessels, and utility equipment.
• Use technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, drawings, measuring instruments, and equipment data to identify root causes and resolve failures.
• Complete equipment records, databases, drawings, procedures, and commissioning documentation.
• Improve repair safety, timeliness, and equipment reliability while managing waste streams according to RCRA and plant guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial plant, preferably in chemical operations.
• Working knowledge of millwright work, machining, pipefitting, and drivetrain equipment including gears, bearings, and belts.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including preventive and predictive maintenance fundamentals.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds, climb stairs, work at heights and in confined spaces, use PPE including encapsulated suits, and operate forklifts and cleaning equipment.
• Must meet respiratory protection physical standards and fit-test requirements, complete HAZWOPER training, and serve on the site Emergency Response Team.

Nice to have

• Rotating equipment alignment experience.
• Rigging and lifting equipment operation experience.
• Experience with PCs, Microsoft Office, and SAP.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused work environment with a zero-incident mindset.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Work across a fast-paced chemical manufacturing environment with multiple departments and contractors.