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 an Early Career Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Thermal and Specialized Solutions team. This position will be available at the Chemours La Porte site located on the Houston Ship Channel and report directly to the Site Manufacturing Technology Manager.

The individual will provide process and equipment technical expertise to support manufacturing operations and ensure safety, reliability, capability, and productivity of the facilities.

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

Provide engineering and troubleshooting assistance to the operations at the La Porte site.

Assist Operations as needed to troubleshoot day-to-day process problems.

Initiate Changes of Design (MOC’s) to the process to improve the safety, quality, environment, and/or cost of the production unit.

Participate in and lead Process Hazards Analyses per the schedule set out for the assigned process.

Perform tests on the process to improve the safety, quality, environment, and/or cost of the production unit.

Monitor the process on an on-going basis to look for positive and negative shifts to identify improvement opportunities. Uptime, Aspen Process Explorer, Seeq, and Data Analytics software would routinely be used to do this.

Assist Operations Team and Technology Guardian to ensure that the area process documentation is up to date.  This would include operating procedures and process drawing updates.

When needed, provide shift/weekend coverage for start-ups, tests, maintenance turnarounds or other non-routine needs.

Assist capital project front-end loading to ensure equipment that is specified meets process requirements at the highest uptime and lowest life cycle cost. Provide process support to all project phases.

Travel requirements are <10%.

The following is required for this role:

US Citizen

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Current college graduate or up to 3 years of experience

Ability to diagnose and solve technical problems.

Demonstrated knowledge of basic chemical or mechanical engineering principles.

Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.

Ability to influence others to achieve tasks.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Proficient in the use of computers

Proven ability to manage short duration deadlines, emergency situations, and multiple priorities

Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hard hat, eye protection, respirators, etc.

The following is preferred for this role:

Demonstrated knowledge of PSM requirements, especially MOC, PHA, and Process Technology elements.

Demonstrated computer skills, especially Microsoft Office, PLC/DCS, Aspen Process Explorer

Superior Oral and Written skills.

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.

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):

Chemours Level:

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 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."