E&I Technician

The Chemours•Newark, NJ

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

Chemours is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our growing Facilities Maintenance team. This position will be available at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE, and report directly to the Engineering, Maintenance & Quality Manager. The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of electrical and instrumentation systems that support laboratory and pilot-scale operations. This position is responsible for installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of equipment in a dynamic R&D environment. Working within a fast-paced, research-driven setting, the technician will support both standard and custom-built systems, partnering closely with engineers, scientists, and operations teams to maintain safe, efficient, and highly adaptable lab operations. This role reports directly to the Engineering, Maintenance & Quality Manager and supports the Discovery Hub, with occasional work at the Experimental Station Laboratories and the Elkton-Tenzing sites, requiring flexibility across locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of Electrical & Instrumentation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical documentation, and understand electrical systems, PLCs, and instrumentation
Knowledge of electrical safety practices and the national codes/regulations (NEC, NFPA)
Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office
Physical ability to perform job tasks (climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.) and wear required PPE, including supplied-air full-face respirator

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Engineering Technology, or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship program
5+ years of Electrical & Instrumentation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Experience working in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments and understanding of chemical/industrial processes
Familiarity with safe work practices, including work permitting, Lockout/Tagout, and Line Break
Strong overall knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial operations

Responsibilities

Maintain a strong commitment to safety by adhering to all environmental, health, and operational procedures
Inspect, maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems, including pressure regulators, relief devices, and control valves
Troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems and instrumentation using diagnostic tools (multimeters, clamp meters, etc.)
Diagnose and maintain process instrumentation (Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow)
Diagnose and maintain AC/DC variable speed drives
Support and troubleshoot control systems (PLCs, DCS, ControlLogix, RSLogix)
Apply technical documentation (drawings, manuals, specifications) and collaborate with vendors to resolve complex issues
Participate in maintenance planning, job plans, SOP development, and work order documentation
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce downtime
Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve lab and equipment performance