Process Control Technician

Chemours International Operations Sàrl; Offerman (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiat

Company-paid Volunteer Days

Job summary

Chemours International Operations Sàrl is seeking a Process Control Technician to join our IT/OT team at the Patterson, GA site. You will help maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize 24/7 process control systems to ensure safe, compliant manufacturing operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/HMI, SCADA, and data historians, plus a strong foundation in electrical instrumentation and process control concepts. On-site work in Patterson, GA is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with industry certifications.
• Certificate in PLC or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of operational experience in an industrial plant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is performed within company, state, and federal regulations, standards, statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain and repair process control systems (e.g. PLC, HMI) and peripherals to support production demand for multiple 24/7 manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical assistance to Electrical/Instrumentation, Operations and Technical in troubleshooting and incident investigation of process control related issues, including documentation and tracking of systemic issues.
• Work with Electrical/Instrumentation Technicians, Operations, Technical and Engineering to ensure successful installation, checkout, and startup of process control related projects and interlock checks.
• Perform backup, patching, antivirus update and inventory control of all process control systems to meet corporate disaster recovery plan and cyber security compliance requirements.

Skills

MS Office

Computer hardware

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PLC certificate

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SCADA systems

Telemetry systems

Data historians

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.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry. Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries- one improvement at a time. Chemours is seeking a Process Control Technician to join our growing IT/OT team! This position will report directly to the Senior IT Service Delivery Lead at our Patterson, GA location.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is performed within company, state, and federal regulations, standards, statutes, policies, and procedures
• Maintain and repair process control systems (e.g. PLC, HMI) and peripherals to support production demand for multiple 24/7 manufacturing processes
• Provide technical assistance to Electrical/Instrumentation, Operations and Technical in troubleshooting and incident investigation of process control related issues, including documentation and tracking of systemic issues
• Work with Electrical/Instrumentation Technicians, Operations, Technical and Engineering to ensure successful installation, checkout, and startup of process control related projects and interlock checks.
• Perform backup, patching, antivirus update and inventory control of all process control systems to meet corporate disaster recovery plan and cyber security compliance requirements
• Implement vendor’s corrective actions and/or recommendations that are applicable to site process control systems
• Follow site management of change requirements for and maintain accurate configuration documentation of all process control systems
• Configure process control systems and other process control related equipment based upon guidance from Process Control Engineers and Operations to perform manufacturing tasks safely, along with design and implementation of process control change requests related to logic and control strategies
• Identify issues causing down time events
• Initiate appropriate actions to maximize plant availability and minimize issues by enlisting support services from within and outside the department
• Contribute to improvements in processing plant efficiencies through plant process improvements, day to day troubleshooting and long-term problem solving with the installed process control system
• Supports ongoing technical advances in the process control system by staying up to date with latest technology and developments with respect to process control
• Support maintenance planner in the preventative maintenance program for instrumentation equipment
• Maintain calibration performance and records for instrumentation
• Support process control and instrumentation requirements of plant upgrades
• Work with site-based Electricians in the fault finding of instruments and repair / replace as required
• Retain the integrity of the process control system through the maintenance of up-to-date image copies of the database and performs system maintenance checks and run time repairs
• Maintain process control system hardware and spares
• Improve system familiarity for relevant operations and maintenance personnel through the provision of training
• Improve faultfinding and understanding by fully documenting the system software
• Document completed work in SAP Work Management Process

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED and industry experience with relevant certifications
• Certificate in Programmable Logic Control (PLC) or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of operational experience in an industrial plant
• Computer hardware skills
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, or PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Electrical certificate
• Knowledge and experience working with the SCADA (system control and data acquisition) systems and data historians
• Knowledge of telemetry systems, automatic process control techniques, and fiber optic and ethernet networks

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

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. 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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