Senior Process Engineer

Company: Chemours
Location: Louisville
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin 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.

Chemours is seeking a Senior Process Engineer tojoin our growing Louisville team! This position will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager at our Louisville, KY location.

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 Senior 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 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 experience engineers and co-ops
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Minimum of a BS in Chemical Engineering.
    
  • Minimum of 7 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
      
    • 10+ 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 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):
      $120,064.00 - $187,600.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      27
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      14%
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. 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."

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