General Operator

The Chemours Company•New Johnsonville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Operator works at Chemours’ Titanium Technology facility in New Johnsonville, Tennessee. The role operates and maintains equipment and processes in the assigned area, maintains safety standards, and initiates and follows emergency procedures when needed. The schedule begins with a 40-hour day schedule and transitions to a 12-hour rotating shift schedule; overtime is required. Operators monitor and operate process equipment and facilities, handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials, perform inspections and routine housekeeping, conduct field sampling and analysis, and carry out basic maintenance and troubleshooting. The role also prepares equipment for maintenance activities and, once fully trained, coaches and evaluates trainees. Candidates may be asked to complete online and onsite assessments. Relocation and travel assistance are not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid, current driver’s license and a driving record in good standing.
Mechanical aptitude.
Willingness and ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift.
Willingness and ability to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to wear a respirator and other PPE, including acid suits.
Willingness and ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, including fixed ladders.
Willingness and ability to work in all weather conditions and in or around small or confined spaces.
Ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment.
Ability to perform all listed duties with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

Operate manual valves and process equipment, including pumps, blowers, compressors, burners, screws, eductors, and computer systems.
Monitor and operate equipment and facilities to ensure quality and compliance with standard operating procedures.
Perform minor maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and equipment restoration using mechanical knowledge, specifications, and manufacturer literature.
Complete daily operator rounds and inspections; identify repair needs, write shift notes, generate work orders, erect barricades for potential hazards, review or revise SJP’s, and order area supplies.
Perform routine housekeeping, including cleaning equipment and grounds.
Collect process material samples, conduct field analysis, enter results into the appropriate system, and calibrate in-area laboratory equipment as needed.
Prepare for confined-space entry, lockout/tagout, hot work permits, and line breaks; prepare equipment for maintenance by purging, draining, isolating, and locking it out.
Follow job procedures, safety protocols, quality policies, PPE requirements, and hazardous-material handling procedures; participate in safety training and emergency response procedures.
Once fully trained, coach and train new operators and trainees, and provide trainee evaluations and feedback to Team Managers.
Operate forklifts and other motive equipment.
Respond to emergency operations, including emergency operations center or field emergency response team (EOC/ERT) activities.