Process Engineer – Thermal Oxidizer and Water Recycle Systems

2350-The Chemours Company FC, LLC; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chemours Company, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Monomers Manufacturing Technology team at the Fayetteville Works site in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This position reports to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.

The Process Engineer provides manufacturing technology support for Thermal Oxidizer and Water Recycle operations. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Engineering personnel to troubleshoot technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 0–5 years of engineering co-op, internship, or relevant manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply process technology knowledge to support Thermal Oxidizer and Water Recycle operations, maintaining safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
• Monitor and analyze process performance to identify opportunities for improvement in process safety, environmental compliance, energy efficiency, and equipment reliability.
• Participate in root cause investigations, continuous improvement, and capital projects, including front-end loading, process design support, and startup activities.
• Work with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Engineering teams to resolve issues and improve system performance.
• Train operations and maintenance personnel on process fundamentals, operation, troubleshooting, and process safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS knowledge

Process control software

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.

Summary

The Chemours Company, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Monomers Manufacturing Technology team at the Fayetteville Works site in Fayetteville, North Carolina. This position reports to the Manufacturing Technology Manager. The Process Engineer provides manufacturing technology support for Thermal Oxidizer and Water Recycle operations. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Engineering personnel to troubleshoot technical issues, improve process performance, support environmental compliance, and execute process improvement and capital project initiatives. The engineer serves as a key technical resource for assigned systems and supports efforts to improve safety, reliability, operational efficiency, and environmental performance. This position is intended for early-career chemical engineers seeking to develop broad manufacturing experience. The role provides direct responsibility for Thermal Oxidizer and Water Recycle systems and serves as a foundation for future opportunities within Manufacturing Technology, including potential assignments supporting other process technologies and manufacturing areas across the site.

Responsibilities

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

• Develop and apply process technology knowledge to support Thermal Oxidizer and Water Recycle operations in:
  • Maintaining safe, reliable, and compliant operation
  • Restoring process capability when operating conditions deviate from expectations
  • Troubleshooting process, environmental, equipment, and quality issues
  • Provide day-to-day technical support for assigned systems and manufacturing operations.
• Monitor and analyze process performance to identify opportunities for improvement in:
  • Process safety
  • Environmental compliance
  • Water recovery and reuse performance
  • Energy efficiency
  • Equipment reliability and uptime
• Participate in and lead troubleshooting efforts, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement activities, consistent with experience level.
• Support and, as experience develops, lead technology-related process safety activities, including:
  • Process Safety Information (PSI)
  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • Operating procedures and technical documentation
• Develop and maintain process monitoring tools, performance indicators, operating limits, and technical documentation for assigned systems.
• Support environmental and regulatory compliance activities associated with emissions control and wastewater treatment operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process, equipment, and control system improvements to improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Participate in small and large capital projects, including:
  • Front-end loading activities
  • Process design support
  • Hazard reviews
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Commissioning and startup support
  • Post-startup performance evaluation
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, Engineering, and Manufacturing Technology personnel to resolve issues and improve system performance.
• Network with peers and leverage knowledge from other functions and corporate groups, including Engineering, Environmental, Reliability, Research & Development, and Technical Service.
• Assist in training operations and maintenance personnel on process fundamentals, system operation, troubleshooting techniques, and process safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to less experienced engineers and other plant personnel, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 0-5 years of Engineering co-op, internship, or relevant manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot process and equipment issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Environmental, and Engineering organizations.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing, utilities, environmental systems, process engineering, or operations support.
• Experience supporting utility, emissions control, thermal oxidation, water purification, water recycle, or environmental compliance systems.
• Familiarity with distributed control systems (DCS), process control strategies, and process data analysis tools.
• Experience with process safety management requirements, including MOC, PHA, PSI, and operating procedure development.
• Experience participating in root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience supporting capital projects, commissioning activities, plant startups, or process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to air emissions, wastewater treatment, or industrial utility systems.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and access operating areas as needed.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to perform field troubleshooting and support activities in operating units.
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours to support plant operations, turnarounds, startups, or emergent technical issues.

Pay and Compensation

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): $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.

Company Culture and Vision

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.