Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fixed Equipment

2350-The Chemours Company FC, LLC; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

The Chemours Company FC, LLC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Corpus Christi Plant. This role involves providing mechanical expertise and support for troubleshooting, maintenance, and capital projects. The ideal candidate will manage compliance with engineering standards while promoting safety and efficiency.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 11 years of experience in fixed equipment within the manufacturing industry. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of related industrial or manufacturing experience in Fixed Equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills with data-based decision making.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing, welding, fabrication, and working with third-party fabricators.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical expertise for troubleshooting, maintenance, and modification of operating equipment.
• Support project work to ensure compliance with specifications and engineering standards.
• Analyze equipment trends and historical data to recommend improvements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fixed equipment principles

Maintenance and reliability best practices

Data analysis techniques

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fixed Equipment at Chemours Corpus Christi Plant, Ingleside, TX. Reports to Manufacturing Technology Manager. Plant support role focusing on troubleshooting, maintenance, reliability, safety, and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical expertise for troubleshooting, maintenance, and modification of operating equipment and facilities.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and training for operating and maintenance teams.
• Support project work to ensure compliance with specifications, engineering standards, and quality assurance.
• Lead PSM criticality assessment process, developing MIQA rationale, critical spare parts, SAP data, inspection plans, frequencies, and maintenance procedures.
• Analyze equipment trends, historical data, and uptime data to recommend improvements for lowest life‑cycle cost.
• Lead and participate in safety, reliability, and quality investigations.
• Participate in maintenance and reliability networks, sharing best practices, successes, and failures.
• Perform FMEA to develop equipment maintenance plans, including predictive preventive maintenance (PPM) for operators and mechanics.
• Support cost and capital projects: scope development, justification, and coordination of new or modified facilities installation.
• Maintain personal technical expertise in key technologies via training, seminars, and professional organizations.
• Provide shift and weekend coverage for start‑ups, tests, maintenance turnarounds, or other non‑routine needs.
• Travel requirements are <15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a strongly related degree from an ABET accredited university.
• 11+ years of related industrial or manufacturing experience in Fixed Equipment (intern or co‑op experience counts).
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical engineering fixed equipment principles in the chemical process industry.
• Strong background in maintenance and reliability best practices, including work‑management processes and basic materials science.
• Knowledge of non‑destructive testing, welding, fabrication, and working with third‑party fabricators.
• Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME Piping Codes, API Codes, welding and fabrication processes, and repair procedures.
• Experience with RCFA, FMEA, data analysis techniques, statistical interpretation skills, and evidence preservation for failure analysis.
• Experience with cost and capital analysis and justification.
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills with data‑based decision making.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong customer focus and ability to conceptualize customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate through all levels of an organization.
• High initiative and flexibility to move projects forward safely and timely.
• Ability to prioritize and manage short‑duration deadlines, emergency situations, and multiple priorities.
• Willing and able to wear required PPE (steel toes, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, respirators, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• 11 or more years of experience in related manufacturing industry or military equivalent experience.
• Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) background.
• Previous experience working with SAP.

Benefits

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

EEO 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.