Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

The Chemours Company•Corpus Christi, TX

3d•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. Chemours is seeking a Manufacturing Technology Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join our growing Thermal & Specialized Solutions business team. This position will be available at the Corpus Christi Plant located in Ingleside, TX and report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager. The Chemours Corpus Christi site is part of the Thermal & Specialized Solutions Business and focuses on the production of several different refrigerant gases. The site is a multi-unit manufacturing site with several existing well-established product lines as well as a recently built Low GWP production line aligning with growing market demand. This role will serve as a Plant Support Engineer for one or more areas of the Chemours Assets at this facility. The individual will provide overall E&I Engineering guidance and support for the Operations, Maintenance, and Technology Teams for their area(s). This role will entail involvement in day-to-day troubleshooting in the plant, as well as support for improvement programs in the areas of Safety (PSM), UPTIME, reliability, cost, new capital and cost projects installations, etc. The diversity of equipment on the site provides for interaction across a wide range of E&I related equipment. The site has a large and experienced pool of technical engineers across various disciplines to learn from and actively work with. Personal growth and development are actively supported through both internal and external training. The operating units are designated as highly hazardous processes (OSHA PSM Covered Processes).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
2+ years of experience in related industrial /manufacturing work experience or Military Equivalent Experience (also includes co-op or intern experience).
Passion for working in and continuing to grow and develop in the Instrument/Electrical Engineering profession.
High degree of personal initiative and flexibility to move projects forward safely and in a timely manner.
Ability to diagnose and solve technical problems – making data-based decisions.
Ability to prioritize and manage short duration deadlines, emergency situations, and multiple priorities.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong customer focus and ability to conceptualize customer needs based on customer input.
Ability to effectively communicate through all levels of an organization.
Proficient in typical business software such as Microsoft Office, etc.
Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, respirators, etc.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with field personnel in operations troubleshooting activities.
Strong background in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
Strong Process Safety Management (PSM) background.
Experience with Probability of Failure (PFD) analysis on Safety Interlock systems.
Experience with Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards (NEC, ISA, etc.).
Working knowledge of industry codes and best practices/programs in engineered solutions.
Demonstrated work experience with PLC systems.
Demonstrated work experience in power systems analysis and applications.

Responsibilities

To provide engineering and troubleshooting assistance to the site’s unit processes, including all synthesis, refining, storage, and shipping operations to maintain and improve the safety, operability, quality, and cost.
Provides support for both cost and capital projects to improve the safety, quality, environment, and/or cost of the production unit. This includes scoping out, justifying, and coordinating installation of new/modified facilities
Provides technical expertise to support specifying and/or maintaining various systems including: PLC systems, interlock systems, and DCS Low and medium voltage electrical distribution systems including motor control centers, switchgear, relays, sizing power cables, etc. Transmitters, flowmeters, pressure and level measuring devices, control valves, motors, variable speed drives, etc.
Leads and participates in Safety, Reliability and Quality Investigations to identify and implement actions to drive continuous improvement.
Maintain personal level of technical expertise in key technologies via training, seminars, and professional organizations
Provide shift/weekend coverage for start-ups, tests, maintenance Turnarounds or other non-routine needs.