What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Operator - Shift position at Chemours?
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 General Operator – Shift to join our growing TSS team. This position will be available at the Ingleside Plant Site and report directly to the Shift Production First Line Supervisor.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Monitor and operate equipment and facilities ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
Perform minor maintenance functions within their operating area and within their level of expertise.
Maintain safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary. (Combined Field and Control Room Operator)
Starts-up, operates, maintains and shuts-down equipment per operating procedures
Prepares equipment for maintenance work
Follows and reinforces all safety, health and environmental rules, policies and regulations
Involved in training new operators and ensures that the new operators follow operating procedures
Pulls samples and performs field analysis and/or delivers them to the central laboratory
Monitors process variables via DCS, makes adjustments to maintain operation within “Standard Operating Conditions” (SOCs), troubleshoots process upsets and responds appropriately to return process to within SOCs.
Uses a variety of hand tools (e.g. pipe/valve/torque wrenches, band saw) meters (e.g. O2, flammability, gas tech) and rescue and HAZMAT equipment during the course of work
Records daily activity in shift logs and provides proper relief to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the plant
Patrols assigned area in order to visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and environmental regulations
Provides routine maintenance work
Reviews and updates procedures and drawings per required guidelines
Serves as a member on the Emergency Response Team
Technicians work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule (days and nights). Off shift work is sometimes required to meet business needs.
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
Two years of college (any major) or two years industrial experience
Successful completion of a written test scheduled
Successful completion of a drug screening and physical abilities test
Basic Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, Internet, E-mail)
Demonstrated ability to work as a self-managed individual
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions
Good written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment
Ability to climb ladders
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (including respirator, hearing protection, fall protection harness, acid suit, etc)
Willing and able to work overtime as needed
The starting pay for an operator will be determined by past work experience.
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.
Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (https://www.chemours.com/en/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
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
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”.
Every day Chemours delivers Trusted Chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more.
Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers’ biggest challenges.
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