Maintenance Technician

Be the Force Behind Reliable Plant Operations

At Verdant Specialty Solutions, we're not just producing specialty chemicals - we're building safe, high-performing manufacturing operations driven by technical expertise and teamwork. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our University Park team with a primary focus on Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) and Utility systems.

This is a multi-skilled, plant-facing role requiring strong troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence. This position supports electrical, instrumentation, millwright, piping, and utility systems across the facility.

What you'll do:

• Bench and field calibrate pressure, temperature, and flow sensors
• Set up control valves, positioners, and I/P transducers
• Configure devices using HART communicator or instrument panel buttons
• Perform loop wiring troubleshooting for analog and discrete devices
• Work with 110Vac and 24Vdc wiring while preventing signal interference
• Document calibration activity, labeling, and instrumentation with extreme accuracy
• Install stainless steel tubing for automatic valves
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical and electronic wiring and equipment
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components using testing equipment
• Connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, and motors
• Inspect electrical systems to ensure compliance with plant standards and codes
• Test electrical continuity using digital multimeters
• Design and install conduit and wiring systems according to specifications
• Read and follow blueprints and job specifications
• Repair or replace electrical components as needed
• Maintain plant utility systems including boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, and water treatment systems
• Monitor boiler feed water chemistry and water treatment parameters
• Perform preventive maintenance including lubrication, inspections, and filter replacement
• Perform mechanical repairs including valves, piping, strainers, and breakers
• Support facility maintenance including HVAC, painting, lighting, and general upkeep
• Assist in MRO storeroom organization and inventory
• Operate company vehicles and assist contract craftspeople
• Use power tools, measuring devices, and testing equipment safely
• Lift and rig equipment and piping
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and elevated platforms
• Coordinate repairs with production teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and permit compliance including lockout/tagout procedures
• Perform housekeeping within assigned areas
• Support ISO 9001, EFfCI, GMP, RSPO, Manufacturing Excellence, and HSSE standards
• Participate fully in plant health, safety, and environmental initiatives
• Complete required HSE training and attend safety meetings
• Follow life-critical procedures and PPE requirements
• Handle hazardous and universal waste in compliance with regulations

What we're looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years in industrial maintenance or construction experience, chemical manufacturing preferred
• 5+ years of experience in emphasis area
• Valid driver's license
• Forklift operator certification
• Elevated work platform certification
• Strong ability to read blueprints, piping and instrumentation drawings, and manuals
• Strong math skills including fractions, ratios, and measurements
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to perform lockout/tagout and permitting procedures
• Proficiency using computers for work orders, drawings, and documentation
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance

Why you'll love it here:

• Competitive starting pay beginning at $31.37 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and generous PTO
• Opportunity to work across multiple technical disciplines
• Career growth within a stable and expanding specialty chemicals company

Join a company that's redefining what it means to be "green" in the specialty chemicals industry. Verdant combines decades of technical expertise with a culture of collaboration and growth, giving you the platform to make a measurable impact from day one.

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a dynamic, innovation-driven specialty chemicals company with a global footprint. Born from the McIntyre Group of the 1970s and relaunched in 2021, Verdant combines the agility of a small business with the safety, reliability, and scale of a larger organization, offering personal attention backed by industry-leading manufacturing and technical capabilities. With over 375 product offerings, nine strategic sites across the U.S. and Europe, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, compliance, and customer-centric solutions, Verdant brings functional chemistry to life safely, reliably, and responsibly.

Ready to make your next move? Apply today and let's win together!