Chemical Process Engineer

$81,715 - $127,680/Yr

Chemours - Gretna, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Gretna, LA

5,001-10,000 employees

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Chemical Process Engineer at Chemours will provide technical support to TiO2 manufacturing operations, focusing on maintaining production performance and restoring process capability. This role involves collaboration with various teams to implement modifications and improvements in processes and products, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the day-to-day operation of the plant, including process monitoring and optimization, data analysis, and troubleshooting process and equipment issues.
• Provide technical expertise for project design work to ensure compliance with specifications and engineering standards.
• Design and supervise plant tests to optimize processes and implement new products.
• Provide process engineering expertise on unit operations such as reactors, heat and mass transfer, and gas-solids separation.
• Develop and implement improvements and new technologies to enhance safety, quality, cost, and environmental impact.
• Guide Operations on safe operating limits for process equipment and lead Process Hazard Analysis review sessions.
• Provide internal technical product support for different product offerings.
• Lead site improvements from definition and research through to implementation.
• Update, review, and approve process technology documents to meet PSM and Corporate standards.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for product quality upsets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to diagnose, troubleshoot, and solve problems.
• Capability to lead and work in diverse cross-functional teams with high initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment with complex and time-sensitive projects.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computational and statistical data analysis skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing setting (including co-op/internship experience).
• Working knowledge of data analytics and statistics using tools like 6-Sigma, Design of Experiments, Minitab, SEEQ, Power BI, MS Excel.
• Experience with statistical process control for quality management and Root Cause Analysis.
• Familiarity with process engineering modeling tools (Aspen, Fathom, etc.).

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