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 Process Engineer to join our growing Louisville Works team. This position will be available at the Louisville, KY and report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager.

This role will have process and production engineering responsibilities for supporting Process Safety Management, Environmental performance, new capital installation, day to day performance and continuous improvement.  The Process Engineer is a member of a Manufacturing Technology team that includes chemical, mechanical and electrical engineers. Louisville Works includes areas that are designated as high hazard processes, uses some highly toxic materials (HTMs) and therefore requires Process Safety Management (PSM) excellence.

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

Provide engineering expertise on unit operations such as distillation, refrigeration, pressure vessels, scrubbers and liquid and gas transfer.

Provide technical oversight for day-to-day operations, 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.

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

Assist capital project front-end loading to ensure equipment 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 experience engineers and co-ops

The following is required for this role:

Minimum of a BS in Chemical Engineering.

Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

2+ years in a High Hazard Chemical Manufacturing Process.

Demonstrated knowledge of typical equipment used in a Chemical Plant (i.e. pumps, compressors, piping, valves, 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, respirators, etc.

Demonstrated understanding of OSHA 1910 (Process Safety Management).

The following is preferred for this role:

MS in Chemical Engineering

5+ years of experience

Experience leading/participating in Process Hazards Analyses.

Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) Certification.

Experience with distillation processes.

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."