Senior Process Engineer

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 Process Engineer to join our growing Manufacturing Technology team! This position will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager at our Elkton, MD location.

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

• Provide technical oversight for day-to-day operations at Elkton facility as well as toll manufacturing locations, including process monitoring, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

• Lead and/or participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) related activities such as Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) reviews, Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR), Mechanical Integrity, Process Technology, and other technical and safety reviews.

• Initiate Management of Change (MOC) activities to the process to improve the safety, quality, environment, and/or cost of the production unit.

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

• Perform tests on the process with new products (incl. new polymers and/or new chemicals).

• Review, revise, and create procedures and other technical documentation.

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

• Work on continuous improvement activities to improve area performance.

• Mentor less experienced engineers and co-ops.

The following is required for this role:

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of typical equipment used in a Chemical and/or Polymer Processing Plant, and/or elastomer compounding unit (i.e. pumps, compressors, piping, valves, extruders, internal mixer etc.).

• Demonstrated capability to understand the underlying chemical interactions within a Chemical Plant.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize and execute improvements that support the Business goals in Safety, Throughput & Cost.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

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

• Demonstrated understanding of OSHA 1910 (Process Safety Management).

• Ability to travel ~10% of time.

The following is preferred for this role:

• 8+ years Manufacturing experience.

• Experience with polymer and/or elastomer processing and compounding.

• Capital project or continuous improvement experience.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power Platform.

• Experience with Aspen Process Explorer / IP 21 / SEEQ and SAP/R3.

• Familiar with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) technology elements such as Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Technology, Management of Change (MOC), Mechanical Integrity / Quality Assurance (MIQA), Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).

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 Days

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. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.

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

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):

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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."