Chemical Engineer - Engineering
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our growing Manufacturing Technology team. The Chemours Corpus Christi site is part of the Thermal & Specialized Solutions Business and focuses on the production of a variety of refrigerant gases. The site is a multi-unit manufacturing site with several existing well-established product lines as well as a recently built Low GWP production line aligning with growing market demand. The manufacturing technology group at this facility encompasses over 20 professionalsof various specialties (ChEs, MEs and EEs).
This role will serve as a Support Engineer for one or more areas of the Chemours Assets at this facility. The individual will provide overall Process Engineering guidance and support for the Operations, Maintenance, and Technology Teams for their area(s). This role will involve day-to-day troubleshooting in the plant, as well as support for improvement programs in the areas of Safety (PSM), UPTIME, reliability, cost, new capital installations, etc. The operating units are highly hazardous processes (OSHA PSM Covered Processes).
To provide engineering and troubleshooting assistance to the site’s unit processes, including all synthesis, refining, storage, and shipping operations to maintain and improve the safety, operability, quality, and cost.
Monitor the process on an on-going basis to look for positive and negative shifts in the process, to identify improvement opportunities. Uptime Software, Aspen Process Explorer software and statistical process control would routinely be used to do this.
Leads and participates in Safety, Reliability and Quality Investigations to identify and implement actions to drive continuous improvement.
Provides support for both cost and capital projects to improve the safety, quality, environment, and/or cost of the production unit. This includes generating Basic Data, providing economic justification, participation in FEL activities and coordinating installation and commissioning of new/modified facilities.
Participate in and lead Process Hazards Analyses per the schedule set out for the assigned process.
Perform tests on the process to improve the safety, quality, environment, and/or cost of the production unit.
Maintain level of technical expertise in key technologies via training, seminars, and professional organizations.
Provide shift/weekend coverage as needed for start-ups, tests, maintenance Turnarounds, operator training, or other non-routine needs. Travel requirements are
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
Minimum 1 year experience working in a Chemical/Industrial Manufacturing and/or engineering environment (will constitute up to 6 months experience of internship work).
Knowledge of basic chemical engineering principles.
Ability to diagnose and solve technical problems - making data-based decisions.
High degree of initiative and flexibility to move projects forward safely and in a timely manner.
Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, respirators, etc.
Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft applications, Teams and related systems.
Able to promote peer development, cross-training, and collaboration.
3 years’ experience working in a Chemical/Industrial Manufacturing and/or engineering environment (will constitute up to 6 months experience of internship work).
~ Prior experience working with field personnel in operations troubleshooting activities.
~ Background in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
~ Process Safety Management (PSM) and Hazard analysis background.
~ Agile experience.
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. Pay Range (in local currency):
$Annual Bonus Target:
Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."