CMMS Associate - Synectics : Job Details

Job Description :

• Responsible for the functional oversight of their CMMS System, EAMs, and will support asset lifecycle and management.
• The position involves administrative and system-based tasks critical to maintaining operational efficiency and compliance. Individual must be willing be on-site 5 days a week.
• Manage asset lifecycle processes including commissioning, decommissioning, idling, reactivation, and relocation of assets.
• Create, assign, and track work orders for maintenance activities such as pump replacements, sensor calibrations, and pressure gauge checks.
• Support compliance by maintaining documentation for audits, change controls, and SOPs related to asset management.
• Monitor system performance and generate reports to support operational decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for all CMMS-related activities and user support
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure alignment on asset specifications and system configurations.
• Collaborate with maintenance planners, schedulers, and technicians to ensure timely execution of tasks and adherence to deadlines.
• This role involves extended periods of computer-based work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Associate's degree with 4 years relevant experience
• Demonstrate expertise in preventive maintenance strategies, maintenance planning, time- and strategy-based maintenance, equipment breakdown response, and various repair methodologies.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing equipment and maintenance operations, with the ability to support and optimize technical workflows.
• Experienced with CMMS platforms such as EAMs, SAP, Maximo, and Blue Mountain, with a strong understanding of maintenance portal functionalities.
• Familiarity with asset management workflows in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, flowmeters, sensors, gauges, thermocouples, etc. Comfortable sitting or using a standing desk for long durations, and working in front of a computer screen for most of the day.
• An engineering background and experience working with an Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) or similar CMMS platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  • Word: Document creation with strong attention to spelling and grammar
  • Excel: Advanced functions such as version control, formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data sorting/filtering
  • Teams: Efficient meeting coordination and file management
  • Outlook: Professional email communication and scheduling

Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.