Chemical Process Engineer

Company: Chemours
Location: Waveland
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin 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.

Chemours is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join our growing Manufacturing Technology team! This position will report directly to the Technical Manager at our DeLisle Plant in Pass Christian, MS. The site is a key asset in the Chemours supply chain for the Titanium Technologies Business.

The Chemical Process Engineer provides technical support to TiO2 manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability. Process engineers work closely with technology managers, chemical process engineers, mechanical reliability engineers, chemists, and operations teams to upgrade products and processes by implementing modifications ranging from incremental daily improvements to technology advancements.

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

• Provide technical support in the day-to-day operation of the plant, including process monitoring and optimization, data analysis, interacting with operating technicians, troubleshooting process and equipment issues and impacts on product quality, and identification and implementation of improvement opportunities.
  
• Provide technical expertise for project design work to ensure its compliance with specifications, engineering standards, and quality assurance.
  
• Design and supervise plant tests in alignment with the strategic direction provided by the technical manager and plant and business leaders and to solve/explain issues observed in the manufacturing process, to optimize the process, and to implement new products.
  
• Provide process engineering expertise on unit operations such as reactors, heat and mass transfer, mixing systems, filtration technologies, gas-solids separation, gas burners and drying technologies, bulk solids handling, etc.
  
• Develop and implement incremental improvements and/or new technologies to improve the safety, quality, cost of manufacture, and environmental impact of the production facility.
  
• Provide guidance to Operations regarding safe operating limits for process equipment; ensure process safety information is accurate and up to date; lead Process Hazard Analysis review sessions; evaluate changes for compliance with Management of Change program requirements, including training; and understand and support Process Safety Management site objectives.
  
• Provide internal technical product support for different product offerings.
  
• Lead site improvements from definition and research of opportunities, through laboratory and plant testing, and ultimately to implementation.
  
• Update, review and approve process technology documents such as operating procedures and drawings in order to meet PSM and Corporate standards.
  
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for product quality upsets.
  
• Analyze equipment and process trends, historical data, and key process indicators to recommend and justify improvements to obtain lowest cost of manufacture.
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from an ABET accredited institution in Chemical Engineering or related field.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
    
  • Capability to lead and work in diverse cross-functional teams with high degree of initiative and self-motivation and flexibility to monitor and move projects forward quickly and safely.
    
  • Capability to adapt well to a fast-paced working environment of rapidly evolving, complex and time-sensitive projects.
    
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
    
  • Strong computational and statistical data analysis skills.
    
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    • Engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing setting (includes co-op/internship experience)
      
    • Working knowledge of any of the following: data analytics and statistics using tools like 6-Sigma, Design of Experiments, Minitab, SEEQ, Power BI, MS Excel; statistical process control for quality management; Root Cause Analysis; process engineering modeling tools (Aspen, Fathom, etc.)
      
      
      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):
      $81,715.00 - $127,680.00
      
      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 andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. 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."

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