What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at The Chemours Company?
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 Senior Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Technology to join the growing Manufacturing Technology team. This position will be based at the LaPorte, TX site and will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.
Engineers in this role will be expected to deliver improvements in reliability and preventative maintenance that drive cost and capacity improvements to assigned business lines. This role requires data analysis, Root Cause Analysis, day-to-day troubleshooting in the plant, development of repair plans, and improvement strategies. The role involves both independent contributions and teamwork with Engineers, Mechanics, Operators, and project teams.
The operating units are highly hazardous processes (OSHA PSM Covered Processes).
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Leading the development of asset management plans and preventive/predictive maintenance programs. Providing mechanical engineering assistance to maintenance and operations including troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment failures, and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades, with ownership of improvements. Monitor the process on an on-going basis to look for both positive and negative shifts, identify improvement opportunities. Uptime Software, Aspen Process Explorer software and statistical process control would routinely be used to do this. Ensuring maintenance and reliability work management processes are effectively implemented, utilized, and improved. Leading and participating in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams related to Reliability & Safety events. Leading failure modes and effects analysis based on equipment type, materials of construction, and operating conditions. Identifying critical spares required to deliver the required level of reliability. Utilizing Management of Change (MOC) documents as needed to make improvements in the production area. Participating in the Design for Reliability, Maintenance, and Inspection (D4RMI) process for new equipment including capital projects. Leading or participating in site programs such as vibration monitoring, lubrication analysis, and thermography, as assigned. Participate in and lead Process Hazards Analyses for the assigned process. Provide shift/weekend coverage for start-ups, tests, maintenance Turnarounds or other non-routine needs. Travel requirements are
The Following Is Required For This Role
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.
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.
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)
$116,071.00 - $181,361.00
Chemours Level
26
Annual Bonus Target
11%
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."
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 Senior Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing Technology to join the growing Manufacturing Technology team. This position will be based at the LaPorte, TX site and will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.
Engineers in this role will be expected to deliver improvements in reliability and preventative maintenance that drive cost and capacity improvements to assigned business lines. This role requires data analysis, Root Cause Analysis, day-to-day troubleshooting in the plant, development of repair plans, and improvement strategies. The role involves both independent contributions and teamwork with Engineers, Mechanics, Operators, and project teams.
The operating units are highly hazardous processes (OSHA PSM Covered Processes).
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Following Is Required For This Role
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5 years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in working with fixed and/or rotating equipment.
- Understanding maintenance and reliability best practices including the work management process and basic materials science including material selection and properties.
- Knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ASME Piping Codes and API Codes, welding and fabrication processes and repair procedures.
- Familiarization in related fields such as non-destructive testing, welding, fabrication, and working with third party fabricators.
- Familiarization in root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
- Demonstrated ability to perform as an individual contributor.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Strong troubleshooting ability.
- 10 years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP-PM, SAP-MM, and Maintenance Work Management Systems.
- Familiarity with or certification in national standards such as API 510, API 570, and API 653.
- Experience driving Lean Manufacturing principles and implementation of production systems
- Exposure to Process Safety Management methodologies.
- Experience in a high-hazard process environment.
- Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
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.
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.
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)
$116,071.00 - $181,361.00
Chemours Level
26
Annual Bonus Target
11%
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."
Salary : $116,071 - $181,361