Instrument & Electrical Technician

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 Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician to join our Manufacturing & Operations team at our New Johnsonville, TN site. This hands-on role supports safe, reliable operations and offers a four-day work week with 10-hour shifts.

The Instrument & Electrical Technician supports safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems in a high-hazard chemical manufacturing environment. This role applies hands-on technical expertise to improve maintenance techniques, equipment reliability, and process control performance while upholding Chemours’ safety and ethical standards.

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

• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment using hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on process control systems including DCS, transmitters, variable speed drives, and control loops.

• Calibrate gauges, controllers, transmitters, and other instruments in accordance with ISO and site standards.

• Perform Lock, Tag, and Try (LTT) procedures to ensure equipment is safe for maintenance.

• Maintain and troubleshoot motor control centers and motors; repair or replace as needed.

• Utilize technical documentation (prints, manuals, and specifications) for troubleshooting and repair.

• Follow all site safety, health, and environmental requirements, including proper PPE usage and vessel entry procedures.

• Collaborate with operations, mechanical technicians, engineers, and vendors to resolve instrumentation and electrical issues.

• Prepare and maintain maintenance, calibration, and compliance records for audits and regulatory needs.

• Inspect plant areas, identify needed repairs, and participate in maintenance planning, shutdowns, and overhauls.

The following is required for this role: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of five (5) years of applicable industrial maintenance experience in Electrical or Instrumentation, OR

• Minimum of two (2) years of applicable industrial maintenance experience plus an Associate Degree, equivalent technical or military training, or NCCER certification.

• Ability to work rotating or flexible shifts and meet physical job requirements, including climbing, PPE use, and work in high-hazard environments.

The following is preferred for this role: 

• Experience in chemical or high-hazard manufacturing environments.

• Experience with DCS systems, advanced instrumentation, and process control calibration.

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.