Mechanical Engineer

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 El Dorado Facility located in El Dorado, AR has a Mechanical Engineer position available. This position will report to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.

This is a highly visible, key role within the Company and the Technology function. This role will provide technical engineering and troubleshooting assistance to the El Dorado site, including all synthesis, refining, storage, and shipping operations to maintain and improve the safety, operability, quality, and cost.

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

Provide technical stewardship for reactors, fixed equipment, vessels, piping. Provide troubleshooting, evaluation of mechanical failures, and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades which target reliability, uptime, and cost.

Manage and lead strategic programs/projects to improve mechanical equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and safety.

Analyze rotating and/or fixed machinery operating problems, provide operating and maintenance support, and assist with the checkout and commissioning of new equipment. 

Support maintenance personnel during equipment overhauls and unscheduled outages.

Represent Chemours interests during equipment overhaul and repair and monitor repair progress in Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) or 3rd party repair shops. 

Work with plant personnel in development of scope, basic data, and front-end loading of minor capital projects and with capital project teams to generate and/or review equipment specifications for business-critical applications; (e.g., $10,000 - $500,000)

Develop engineering solutions for chronic and sporadic equipment reliability problems and work with technical, production and maintenance to implement solutions. This would include helping build and upgrade maintenance procedures and auditing to ensure improvements are sustained.

Initiation or review for Changes of Designs to improve the safety, quality, environmental impact, or cost of the production unit.

Provide technical assistance to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity/Quality Assurance, reliability, PSM, and PPM programs for unit.

Provide mechanical engineering support including develop basic data, conduct PHA, and design oversight for major (> $500M) Capital projects.

The following is required for this role:

BS in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited school.

Pay to be determined based on industry experience.

The following is preferred for this role:

Experience with both fixed equipment (vessels and piping) and heater/furnace and rotating equipment (pumps, gearboxes, centrifugal compressors, couplings, extruders, etc.).

Experience working in a high hazard process and with PSM guide-lined systems including preparation of process change documentation, PHA’s and procedures.

Demonstrated ability to lead Root Cause Failure Analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions from it.

Demonstrated knowledge of Corporate Standards. Familiarity with RAGAGEP, ASME Code, and API Standards.

Experience troubleshooting mechanical processes.

Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to sell integrated engineering solutions.

Core Competencies: 

Teamwork/Collaboration

Managing for Productivity

Innovation Engagement

Embracing Change

Communicating with Impact

Business Acumen

Build Sustainable Customer Relationships

Analysis and Judgment

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