Automation and Process Control Engineer

Chemours International Operations Sàrl; New Johnsonville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning Opportunities

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

Chemours International Operations Sàrl is seeking an Automation and Process Control Engineer to join our New Johnsonville Process Control team. This is an on-site role with responsibilities including providing technical leadership and implementing automation improvements in process control infrastructures.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, with extensive experience in designing control systems and DCS or PLC management. The position is crucial for enhancing site competitiveness and ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing and implementing process control strategies.
• 2+ years hands-on experience configuring DCS or PLC systems.
• 1+ year in Chemical/Industrial Manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and commission control systems by configuring and developing DCS & PLC software.
• Automate and manage existing automation of process functions.
• Develop DCS graphics for efficient control room operator response.

Skills

DCS & PLC configuration

Process control strategies

Continuous improvement

Instrumentation knowledge

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Honeywell DCS systems

Safety Interlock System (SIS)

Job description

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS 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.

Job Overview

Chemours is seeking an Automation and Process Control Engineer to join our New Johnsonville Process Control team. This position will report directly to the Process Control Leader at our New Johnsonville, TN location. Relocation assistance is available for this role. This is an on‑site position that requires residence within reasonable commuting distance of the site in New Johnsonville, TN; the selected candidate must be able to report to the site daily during the scheduled work hours.

The role provides technical leadership and support for the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the site’s automation and process control infrastructure. You will champion and implement improvements in system capabilities that increase the ability to meet customer needs and improve business competitiveness. Work closely with Line Leadership, R&D, Manufacturing Resources, operators and mechanics to understand business, site and user needs and priorities. Provide instrumentation and process control assistance for the manufacturing areas in various technologies ranging from Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Process Data Historians, and other interfaces with various IT technologies and systems. Identify, develop the scope, and lead minor and medium capital improvement automation projects. Provide guidance for the management of the DCS system, Safety Interlock System (SIS), PLC, hardware, networks, configuration, graphics, documentation, simulator, backups, procedures and training to enable stable efficient control of the process.

Responsibilities

• Design and commission control systems by configuring and developing DCS & PLC software.
• Automate and manage existing automation of process functions.
• Develop DCS graphics that enable efficient control room operator response and knowledge of the process operation.
• Provide control systems input into project development and design schedules.
• Ensure that the DCS and SIS software management is adequate and applied to achieve the area’s goals, verify control configuration changes.
• Provide programming support and commission new instrumentation, basic administration of DCS and PLC systems including monitoring and upkeep of applications.
• Perform and coordinate DCS and SIS system monitoring, system file backups, spare parts inventory, data collection and analysis.
• Act as a resource for operations and maintenance on procedures, training and standards.
• Serve as a contact for DCS and SIS related systems, historians, simulators and networks.
• Coach teams and individuals on DCS and SIS related tasks and activities.
• Participate in and lead DCS and SIS related reviews and projects as required.
• Conduct and document or participate in investigations of DCS and SIS incidents and ensure follow‑up actions are completed to prevent recurrences.
• Perform job in a way that supports the site vision of becoming an empowered organization.
• Assist in developing and achieving control system goals and ensure tasks are completed.
• Be part of a team that provides support, as needed, to control systems across the site for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week operations.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering field.
• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing process control strategies aligned with industry best practices.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience configuring, supporting and maintaining DCS and/or PLC systems.
• 1+ year of experience working in a Chemical/Industrial Manufacturing and/or related engineering environment.
• Ability and willingness to relocate to be within a reasonable commuting distance of the New Johnsonville, TN site and report onsite regularly according to the work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with support of a safety system.
• Experience with Honeywell DCS systems preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing process control strategies following standard and industry best practices.
• Ability to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Experience leading control system projects using site management of change (MOC) processes.
• Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operation) experience.
• Knowledgeable with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer Of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Interlock System (SIS), or Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
• Company‑paid Volunteer Day

Employment & Equal Opportunity

Critics statement: Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. 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.