chemical engineer Corpus Christi, TX
Chemours
Full Time
Corpus Christi, TX
134064 - 85801 USD ANNUAL Today
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.
The Chemours Company headquartered in Wilmington, DE has a Chemical Engineer position available in Corpus Christi TX. This is a highly visible, key role within Chemours and the Thermal & Specialized Solutions Business. This position is in the Fluorochemicals Manufacturing Technology team and will report to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.
The Chemours Corpus Christi facility is located across the bay from Corpus Christi Texas, between Portland and Ingleside Texas. 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 encompassing 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 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 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 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%.
To be qualified for this role, candidates must possess the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical 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 skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
- 1-3 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) background
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. And we’re proud to be
Certified™ by Great Place to Work®
.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
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 - $134,064.00Chemours Level:
24Annual Bonus Target:
8%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."
Chemours
www.chemours.com
Wilmington, DE
Mark Newman
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Chemical Manufacturing
2015
