Chemical Process Engineer

Chemours International Operations Sàrl; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Volunteer days

Job summary

Chemours in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Chemical Process Engineer to provide technical support to manufacturing operations and improve process performance. You will work with technology managers and operations to upgrade products and processes, lead PSM activities, and guide capital projects from feasibility through startup.

The role requires ABET-accredited chemical engineering degree, strong problem-solving and multi-project skills, and experience with process simulation tools like Aspen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment with initiative and flexibility to move projects forward quickly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Act as the chemical engineering resource to maintain and improve safety, reliability, quality, environmental performance, and production capability.
• Provide day-to-day process engineering support including monitoring, data analysis, troubleshooting, RCA, and corrective actions.
• Own and monitor key process performance indicators and lead improvements in capability, capacity, yield, energy efficiency, and reliability.
• Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including PHA, LOPA, PSSR, relief system evaluations, and documentation.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) activities including hazard reviews and startup planning.
• Develop and maintain process documentation such as SOPs, standards, and heat/mass balances.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

ABET-accredited Chemical Engineering degree

Tools

Aspen Plus

Aspen HYSYS

SEEQ

IP.21

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. Chemours is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join our growing Fluoromonomers team! This position will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager at our Fayetteville, NC location. The Chemical Process Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability. Process engineers work closely with technology managers and operations to upgrade products and processes by implementing modifications ranging from incremental daily improvements to technology game changes. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Act as the chemical engineering resource for the Monomers area, providing technical support to maintain and improve safety, reliability, quality, environmental performance, and production capability.
• Provide day-to-day process engineering support, including process monitoring, data analysis, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to resolve operating issues and sustain performance.
• Own and monitor key process performance indicators, identify performance gaps, and lead efforts to improve process capability, capacity, yield, energy efficiency, and operating reliability.
• Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), relief system evaluations, Process Technology documentation, Mechanical Integrity activities, and closure of technical action items.
• Lead the technical aspects of Management of Change (MOC) activities, including hazard reviews, process design documentation updates, operating procedure revisions, startup planning, and organization readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and improve process documentation including operating procedures, engineering standards, process safety information, heat and material balances, and other technical records.
• Design, coordinate, execute, and evaluate plant trials and process tests to improve safety, product quality, environmental performance, reliability, and production costs.
• Support process control and automation improvements by working with operations, process control engineers, and project teams to improve operability, process stability, alarm management, and controller performance.
• Apply process engineering fundamentals, data analytics tools, and process simulation software to evaluate operating performance, troubleshoot issues, identify improvement opportunities, and support process optimization.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and reliability organizations to investigate recurring equipment and process issues, develop sustainable solutions, and improve asset performance.
• Support environmental compliance activities, emissions reduction initiatives, permit-related process evaluations, and implementation of environmental improvement projects.
• Assist in training and developing operations and maintenance personnel through technical coaching, procedure development, and knowledge sharing.
• Provide process engineering leadership for capital projects from concept development through startup, including front-end loading, process design basis development, equipment specification, hazard reviews, commissioning, and startup support.
• Support the implementation of new process technologies, process improvements, and manufacturing capability upgrades through cross-functional project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited school
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects
• Ability to work in a team environment with high degree of initiative and self-motivation and flexibility to monitor and move projects forward quickly and safely

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing environments
• Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS
• Experience using process historian and data analytics systems such as SEEQ or IP.21
• Experience with MOC, PHA, PSSR, LOPA, and root cause analysis methodologies
• Experience supporting fluorochemical, specialty chemical, or highly hazardous chemical processes
• Experience with process control systems and manufacturing automation
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher

Benefits

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

Company Culture

WE'RE CHEMOURS. A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHEMISTRY COMPANY. We are driven by our purpose to create a more colorful, capable, and cleaner world through the power of chemistry. Built upon a 200-year-old legacy and a world-class product portfolio, we bring everyday convenience to virtually everything people touch—in industries ranging from automotive, paints, and plastics to electronics, construction, energy, and telecommunications. We bring solutions that are better, safer, more reliable, and more sustainable, through the power of chemistry.

Our Approach

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, our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves - at Chemours and in life. The 'ours' in Chemours represents everyone who works here. We're thousands strong and always looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

Our Culture

Five fundamental, foundational values form the substructure of our culture as a multinational corporation. They are core beliefs that guide and frame both our behaviors and our aspirations. Our values are in part what differentiate us from others, making us uniquely Chemours. They are - Safety, Integrity, Partnership, Ownership, and Respect. At Chemours, our values are where everything begins.

Equal Opportunity & Employment Eligibility

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Salary and Compensation

Pay Range (in local currency): $85,801.00 - $134,064.00

Chemours Level: 24

Annual Bonus Target: 6%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

Additional Information

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. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do. At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. 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." Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more. Through our three businesses - Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials - we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers’ biggest challenges.

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