Chemical Process 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.

Chemours is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join our growing Fluoromonomers team! This position will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager at our Fayetteville, NC location.

The Chemical Process Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations to maintain production performance or restore process capability. Process engineers work closely with technology managers and operations to upgrade products and processes by implementing modifications ranging from incremental daily improvements to technology game changes.

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

• Act as the chemical engineering resource for the Monomers area, providing technical support to maintain and improve safety, reliability, quality, environmental performance, and production capability.
• Provide day-to-day process engineering support, including process monitoring, data analysis, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions to resolve operating issues and sustain performance.
• Own and monitor key process performance indicators, identify performance gaps, and lead efforts to improve process capability, capacity, yield, energy efficiency, and operating reliability.
• Lead and support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), relief system evaluations, Process Technology documentation, Mechanical Integrity activities, and closure of technical action items.
• Lead the technical aspects of Management of Change (MOC) activities, including hazard reviews, process design documentation updates, operating procedure revisions, startup planning, and organization readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and improve process documentation including operating procedures, engineering standards, process safety information, heat and material balances, and other technical records.
• Design, coordinate, execute, and evaluate plant trials and process tests to improve safety, product quality, environmental performance, reliability, and production costs.
• Support process control and automation improvements by working with operations, process control engineers, and project teams to improve operability, process stability, alarm management, and controller performance.
• Apply process engineering fundamentals, data analytics tools, and process simulation software to evaluate operating performance, troubleshoot issues, identify improvement opportunities, and support process optimization.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and reliability organizations to investigate recurring equipment and process issues, develop sustainable solutions, and improve asset performance.
• Support environmental compliance activities, emissions reduction initiatives, permit-related process evaluations, and implementation of environmental improvement projects.
• Assist in training and developing operations and maintenance personnel through technical coaching, procedure development, and knowledge sharing.
• Provide process engineering leadership for capital projects from concept development through startup, including front-end loading, process design basis development, equipment specification, hazard reviews, commissioning, and startup support.
• Support the implementation of new process technologies, process improvements, and manufacturing capability upgrades through cross-functional project teams.

The following isrequiredfor this role:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited school
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems
• Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects
• Ability to work in a team environment with high degree of initiative and self-motivation and flexibility to monitor and move projects forward quickly and safely

The following ispreferredfor this role:

• Experience in PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing environments
• Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or Aspen HYSYS
• Experience using process historian and data analytics systems such as SEEQ or IP.21.
• Experience with MOC, PHA, PSSR, LOPA, and root cause analysis methodologies
• Experience supporting fluorochemical, specialty chemical, or highly hazardous chemical processes
• Experience with process control systems and manufacturing automation
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher

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 CHEMOURS. A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHEMISTRY COMPANY.

We are driven by our purpose to create a more colorful, capable, and cleaner world through the power of chemistry.

Built upon a 200-year-old legacy and a world-class product portfolio, we bring everyday convenience to virtually everything people touch-in industries ranging from automotive, paints, and plastics to electronics, construction, energy, and telecommunications. We bring solutions that are better, safer, more reliable, and more sustainable, through the power of chemistry.

OUR APPROACH

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.

The “ours” in Chemours represents everyone who works here. We’re thousands strong and always looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

OUR CULTURE

Five fundamental, foundational values form the substructure of our culture as a multinational

corporation. They are core beliefs that guide and frame both our behaviors and our aspirations.

Our values are in part what differentiate us from others, making us uniquely Chemours.

They are- Safety, Integrity, Partnership, Ownership, and Respect.

At Chemours, our values are where everything begins.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer

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):

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Annual Bonus Target:

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 consideredin 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."