Manufacturing Site Chemical Engineer

The Chemours Company; Ingleside (TX); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits packages

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Volunteer day

Job summary

The Chemours Company is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technology team at the Corpus Christi Plant located in Ingleside, Texas. The role provides overall process engineering guidance and support for Operations, Maintenance, and Technology teams in a hazardous process environment.

You will troubleshoot daily operations, drive improvements, participate in safety and reliability investigations, and support capital projects from basic data to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic chemical engineering principles.
• Ability to diagnose and solve technical problems with data-based decisions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and troubleshooting assistance to unit processes to maintain safety, operability, quality and cost.
• Monitor processes using UPTIME Software and SPC to identify improvements.
• Lead Safety, Reliability and Quality investigations for continuous improvement.
• Support cost and capital projects including FEL activities and commissioning of new/modified facilities.
• Lead Process Hazard Analyses and perform process tests to improve safety and cost.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited BSc Chemical Engineering

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, 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. This position will be available at the Corpus Christi Plant located in Ingleside, Texas and report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager. 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 professionals of 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).

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 <10%.

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic chemical engineering principles.
• Demonstrated skill to diagnose and solve technical problems – making data-based decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with strong customer focus and ability to conceptualize customer needs based on customer input.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate through all levels of an organization.
• High degree of initiative and flexibility to move projects forward safely and in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage short duration deadlines, emergency situations, and multiple priorities.
• 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.

The following is preferred for this role:

• 2+ years of experience in related manufacturing industry or Military Equivalent Experience.
• Prior experience working with field personnel in operations troubleshooting activities.
• Strong background in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) and Hazard analysis background.
• Experience applying Lean methodologies to maintenance processes and supporting the implementation of business systems.

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 Day

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. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 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 Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities. 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. Pay Range (in local currency): $77,644.00 - $121,320.00 Chemours Level: 23 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. 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. PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)