Mechanical Engineer

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 and 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 Mechanical Engineer to join our growing TSS Manufacturing Technology team. This position will be available at our Corpus Christi, TX location and report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.

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 Mechanical Engineering guidance and support for the Operations, Maintenance, and Technology Teams for their area(s). This role will entail involvement in 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 responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The operating units are highly hazardous processes (OSHA PSM Covered Processes). The role will 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 scoping out, justifying, and coordinating installation of new/modified facilities

• Participate in and lead Process Hazards Analyses per the schedule set out for the assigned process.

• Perform experiments 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 for start-ups, tests, maintenance Turnarounds or other non-routine needs. Travel requirements are <10%.

The following is for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

• Minimum of 1 year of related industrial / manufacturing work experience (will consider degree relevant intern / co-op experience counting toward this requirement)

• 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

The following is for this role:

• 5+ years of experience in related manufacturing industry or Military Equivalent Experience (includes co-op or related industrial experience)

• Already experienced with strong background in the following:

• Experience in working with fixed and/or rotating equipment

• Maintenance and reliability best practices including the work management process and basic materials science including material selection and properties

• Knowledge in related fields such as non-destructive testing, welding, fabrication, working with third party fabricators

• Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME Piping Codes and API Codes, welding and fabrication processes and repair procedures

• Root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), data analysis techniques and statistical interpretation skills, failure analysis including preservation of evidence techniques, and engineering design standards and their application, Cost/Capital analysis and justification

• Prior experience working with field personnel in operations troubleshooting activities

• Strong background in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

• Previous experience working with SAP

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.

Pay Range (in local currency):

$97,843.00 - $152,880.00

Chemours Level:

25

Annual Bonus Target:

8%

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."