General Mechanic Learn and Earn

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.

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.

At Chemours, our purpose is to help create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through the power of chemistry! 

The Chemours Company, headquartered in Wilmington, DE, has Chemical Operator positions available at the Washington Works Plant in Washington, WV. This is a key role within the Operations Function, and it will report to Production Supervisor. Candidates will be required to monitor and operate high hazard chemical plant equipment and facilities (i.e. distillation, polymerization), including field equipment, insure quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.  Maintain safety standards at all times and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary. Perform basic maintenance repair and upkeep on area equipment. 

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

• Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting chemical reactions.

• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.

• Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.

• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.

• Start-up, control or shut down equipment during emergency situations.

• Start pumps and other equipment to maintain equipment operations for distillation and reacting materials.

• Monitor and interpret chemical reaction data to make adjustments to process systems.

• Review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.

• Patrol and verify systems are operating within standard operating conditions.

• Respond to alarms

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• High School diploma/equivalency

• 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing role

• Have a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others

• Be proficient in computers to perform job tasks

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong reading comprehension and listening skills

• Strong multi-tasking, problem-solving, and time management skills.

• Strong work ethic, discipline, and high attention to detail

• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator (no facial hair), SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb stairs, reach overhead, lift up to 55lbs, and have excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity, with or without accommodation.

• Ability to work in a High Hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

• Ability to work rotating 12 hour rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as business needs require.

• A current and valid, state-issued driver's license

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• 2 or more years of experience working in a chemical manufacturing role

• Possess a degree or certificate from a college or technical school in Process Technology or Chemical Operations

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

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