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# Maintenance Engineer at Braskem

- **Company:** Braskem
- **Location:** Marcus Hook, PA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-07
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/braskem/jobs/8015702003

## Job description

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit [www.braskem.com/usa](http://www.braskem.com/usa).

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Marcus Hook, PA

Travel Involved: 5%

Description:

The Mechanical Engineer provides direct engineering support to the Maintenance & Operations Organizations. Must have hands on experience in fixed & rotating equipment, including compressors, pumps, extruders, piping, and vessel inspections. Position is the front line technical resource for daily maintenance program execution. Responsibilities will also include routine assistance to operations and maintenance groups in troubleshooting and repairing equipment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Provide technical support to planners in the development of work orders for day-to-day execution
- Utilize mechanical knowledge to support complex troubleshooting of equipment issues
- MOC creation for plant equipment modification
- Provide oversight for predictive maintenance programs including vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis, and ultrasonics
- Field oversight of PM efficacy and adjustment of PM’s as needed
- Implement reliability best practices
- Develop and optimize preventive maintenance tasks, and support maintenance activities
- Equipment repairs, including issuing ITP’s as required
- Capital equipment replacements or overhauls
- Conduct root cause investigations of mechanical equipment failures
- Reviewing and responding to feedback from work execution team

Requirements:

- BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical, or chemical process preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are critical for effective communication of complex issues across the organization, as well as for mentoring and consensus building.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of business drivers, change management requirements, reliability processes, and maintenance workflows.
- The individual must have or develop basic proficiency in the following areas with the ability to develop into a subject matter expert in particular areas:
- Basic understanding of industry codes and standards (i.e., API, ASME)
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance concepts
- Ability to apply computer software tools (SAP, Microsoft Office, Meridium)
- Must be an excellent communicator, a strong leader, have solid interpersonal skills, and be able to interact with all levels in the organization.
- Must be a self-starter and have high standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of sound engineering practices and principles relating to mechanical equipment.
- Knowledge of rotating equipment design, installation, and maintenance, including hands-on troubleshooting of pumps, compressors, and extruders.
- Knowledge and understanding of Predictive technologies, including vibration, thermography, lubrication analysis, and ultrasonic

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

- Ability to handle complex, abstract problems from identification to resolution
- Experience with predictive maintenance with Certifications in vibration, oil analysis, thermography, etc.
- Experience with Fixed equipment inspection and repair (including API 510, 570, and 653).
- Able to work in a cross-functional matrix environment
- Knowledge of coordinating Turn Around activities.
- Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship.

## What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Teladoc
- A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
- Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

## About Braskem

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Braskem is the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas and a global leader in biopolymers, producing polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC for diverse industrial applications.
- **Entity Type**: Publicly traded (B3 Stock Exchange, ISE B3 index)
- **Headquarters**: São Paulo, Brazil
- **Founded**: 2002 (from the integration of six companies from the Odebrecht Organization and the Mariani Group)
- **Founders**: Odebrecht Organization and Mariani Group

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, with a focus on thermoplastic resins and basic chemicals.
- **Target customers**: B2B – packaging, automotive, healthcare, cosmetics, textiles, agriculture, construction, electronics, and industrial users across 71 countries.
- **Mission/purpose**: “We work continuously to improve people’s lives by creating sustainable solutions through chemicals and plastics.” [braskem.com/home-en]

## Products & Services
- **Thermoplastic Resins**: Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) – the core product lines, supplied to converters (third-generation transformation companies).
- **Basic Chemicals**: Ethylene, propylene, butadiene, benzene, toluene, solvents, and other intermediates used internally and sold externally.
- **I’m green™ Bio-based PE**: A flagship renewable product made from sugarcane ethanol (100% renewable source); sales reached an all-time record of 191 thousand tons in 2024 (23% growth over 2023). [braskem.com/profile]
- **Specialties and Intermediates**: Additional chemicals and specialty polymers for specific customer needs.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available from provided sources; as a public company, market cap fluctuates and is not quoted here.
- **Key Metric**: Net Revenue of R$ 14.4 billion in 2024. [braskem.com/profile]
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Originally founded by Odebrecht (now Novonor) and Mariani Group. No specific recent investor names are listed in the search results.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 39 industrial units, 14 business offices, 7 innovation centers globally.
  - 8,000+ team members in 11 countries.
  - New Renewable Ethylene Plant in Thailand (FEED contract awarded to Toyo Engineering).
  - Renewables Innovation Center inaugurated in Lexington, Massachusetts.
  - Industrial Decarbonization Program estimated to reduce 1.1 million tons of CO₂e.
  - Served over 71 countries across five continents. [braskem.com/profile]

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale**: Largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas and the leading polypropylene producer in the U.S.
- **Integration**: Only integrated first- and second-generation petrochemical company in Brazil – from basic chemicals to resins, providing cost and efficiency advantages.
- **Bio-based Leadership**: World leader in biopolymers (I’m green™ PE) with 100% renewable sourcing.
- **Sustainability Credentials**: CDP Climate and Water A-list, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, UN Global Compact LEAD group, and recognition for circular economy best practices.
- **Global Footprint**: Industrial units and R&D centers in Brazil, U.S., Mexico, Germany, Netherlands, and Asia, enabling proximity to key markets.

## Strategic Focus
- **Circular Economy**: Ambition to lead recycling in the Americas and develop the recycling supply chain.
- **Carbon Neutrality**: Targeting carbon neutrality through operational eco-efficiency, decarbonization programs, and renewable feedstocks.
- **Innovation & Digitization**: Investment in new technologies (e.g., SAP BTP, automation) and continuous improvement in industrial operations.
- **2030 Corporate Strategy**: Emphasizes financial discipline, competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable development. [braskem.com/profile]

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Room for everyone” – the company emphasizes autonomy, collaboration, freedom, and diversity. People are encouraged to “be themselves” and build their own career paths.
- **Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**: Formal ESG commitments with defined goals, recognition from Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and UN Women/ILO awards.
- **Work Environment**: Dynamic, inspiring, and flexible. “We want everyone to feel good here.” [braskem.com/careers]
- **Development Programs**: University internships, technical internships, operation training, and Young Apprentice program for early talent. Experienced professionals can apply via Greenhouse.
- **Safety**: Health and safety are “non-negotiable values” embedded in daily operations.
- **Locations**: Global presence with offices in multiple countries; current openings listed on Greenhouse include roles in Pittsburgh (PA), Neal (WV), La Porte (TX), Pasadena (TX), and Philadelphia (PA) – across R&D, engineering, environmental, and IT functions. [greenhouse.io]
- **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but the emphasis on well-being, growth opportunities, and a purpose-driven mission (sustainability) are key attractors.

## Sources
1. [braskem.com](https://www.braskem.com/home-en)
2. [braskem.com/profile](https://www.braskem.com/profile)
3. [braskem.com/careers](https://www.braskem.com/careers)
4. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/braskem)
5. [braskem.com.br/careers](https://www.braskem.com.br/careers)

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