Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Reliability Engineer

The Chemours Company•Corpus Christi, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Chemours Corpus Christi facility located in Ingleside, Texas has an opening for an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Reliability Engineer (RE) to join our Corpus Christi team! This position will report to the Site Maintenance and Reliability Manager and support the long‑term performance, safety, and reliability of electrical distribution and instrumentation systems within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background in electrical engineering, demonstrated experience in power distribution and industrial E&I systems, and proven capability in applying reliability methodologies. This role requires deep knowledge of electrical safety practices, codes, and standards - including those related to hazardous locations and Process Safety Management (PSM).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of electrical and/or reliability engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience working with field maintenance personnel in troubleshooting and hands‑on support.
Proficient computer skills, including use of engineering software and data tools.
Proven background in the design, specification, installation, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems.
Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), including requirements for hazardous (classified) locations.
Ability to perform and document Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA).
Experience in chemical manufacturing or other PSM‑regulated industries.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate technical information clearly.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as SAP.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP)
Advanced knowledge of data analysis, failure analysis techniques, and reliability engineering best practices.
Strong understanding of reliability methodologies including: Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Predictive maintenance frameworks
Familiarity with advanced reliability strategies: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Equipment uptime optimization Life cycle cost analysis / Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Proficiency in condition‑based maintenance technologies, such as: Infrared thermography Ultrasonics Performance testing and monitoring tools

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for the reliability, maintenance, and performance of plant electrical and instrumentation systems.
Oversee and ensure safe operation of electrical distribution systems, including compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, and facility electrical safety procedures.
Support PSM‑covered processes through participation in MOCs, PHAs, equipment evaluations, and compliance reviews.
Lead and facilitate Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Partner with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement long‑term reliability improvements.
Develop, review, and approve specifications for electrical components, instrumentation, and control systems.
Provide guidance for installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems.
Analyze maintenance and performance data to identify trends, failure patterns, and improvement opportunities.
Contribute to equipment reliability programs, including preventive, predictive, and condition‑based maintenance strategies.
Support capital projects through design input, technical review, and reliability evaluations.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and internal policies.
Champion reliability culture through standard work practices and resource recommendations.
Become a subject matter expert in area-specific equipment and support skill development/training.
Provide technical assistance to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity/Quality Assurance, reliability, and PPM programs for Electrical Equipment, Instrumentation, Valves and Power Distribution.