R&O Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As an R&O Maintenance Technician here at Solstice, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and operational efficiency of our equipment and systems. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining high standards of safety and performance in our operations. You will report directly to our Maintenance Manager and work out of our Colonial Heights, VA location. In this role, you will impact the success of Solstice by ensuring that maintenance activities are conducted efficiently and effectively, thereby minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report on equipment performance.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and procedures to minimize equipment breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
• Collaborate with other team members and departments to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure smooth operations.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Continuously improve maintenance processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform duties that involve climbing ladders and crawling under duct work and machinery.
• Perform jobs that require scaffolds and man lifts.
• Work at heights including ceiling-mounted HVAC units.
• Remove bulk tops, replace and repair spin pumps, perform U‑joint PMs, PM HVAC units and clean coils.
• Servicing steam and electric heating units, running temporary electrical and steam lines, replacing office light bulbs, and removing and replacing screens on duct lines.
• Install overhead rigging for jobs.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match;
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Health Savings Accounts; EAP; and Educational Assistance;
Parental Leave;
Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave); and 12 Paid Holidays.

Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.

Solstice Advanced Materials business unit focuses on developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of advanced materials that support a wide range of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, and healthcare packaging. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™.

Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.

Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.