Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

The Chemours Company•Corpus Christi, TX

16h•$77,644 - $121,320•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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 operating units are designated as highly hazardous processes (OSHA PSM Covered Processes).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
Entry level 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

1+ years of experience in related industrial /manufacturing work experience or Military Equivalent Experience (also includes co-op or intern experience).
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.
Experience applying Lean methodologies to maintenance processes and supporting the implementation of business systems.

Responsibilities

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.
Provides technical expertise to support specifying and/or maintaining low and medium voltage electrical distribution systems including motor control centers, switchgear, relays, sizing power cables, etc.
Provides technical expertise to support specifying and/or maintaining 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.