Plant Engineer, Admixtures

MAPEI • West Chicago, IL

2d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Join MAPEI Corporation , a global leader in manufacturing construction chemicals and building materials — including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration. We are currently seeking a Plant Engineer, Admixtures to support manufacturing operations by partnering with Corporate Engineering, Maintenance, and site leadership to design, install, and optimize production assets for our Admixture Division. This role provides hands-on engineering and maintenance support, contributes to capital projects, and helps improve equipment reliability, safety, capacity, and product quality in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related) preferred; minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of engineering or maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; chemicals and/or admixtures experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting capital projects and equipment installations.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, reliability concepts, and maintenance KPIs.
• Ability to coordinate work across maintenance, operations, and external contractors.
• Familiarity with EHS and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods and to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel domestically with moderate to high frequency, including extended site visits during project, installation, or startup phases.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and maintenance support to daily plant operations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assist with development, tracking, and analysis of maintenance, major maintenance, and capital budgets.
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and support corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Support development and execution of daily and weekly maintenance plans to ensure work is completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Coordinate maintenance, engineering, and contractor activities related to equipment repairs, upgrades, and installations.
• Contribute to the implementation of maintenance and reliability best practices to reduce downtime and improve asset performance.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs are completed and documented in accordance with MAPEI Group Global Standards.
• Support capital projects by assisting with scope development, bid reviews, contractor coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Travel to Admixture manufacturing sites to support equipment setup, installations, capital projects, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities in collaboration with site and corporate teams.
• Assist with contractor oversight to ensure work is performed in compliance with bid specifications and EHS requirements.
• Support enforcement of safety policies and help identify and address unsafe acts or conditions involving employees and contractors.
• Support compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety initiatives and Safety Committee activities as assigned.
• Assist with maintenance parts and equipment inventory control.
• Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• In this role, you will earn a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000 per year, depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company results.
• FREE medical insurance for employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly contributions.
• 17 days of paid vacation and personal time annually (prorated in year one).
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match.
• Dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, and free telemedicine services.
• Additional employee-focused programs including tuition reimbursement, discounted home and auto insurance, supplemental life insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees