Operator Learn & Earn Intern

The Chemours•Parkersburg, WV

12h•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 an Operator Learn & Earn Intern to join our Washington Works team! This position will report directly to the Training Venture Leader at ou r Parkersburg, West Virginia location. Students that succeed in Chemours’ internship and co-op program are typically reconsidered for future opportunities within the company! Eager students that are looking to be a catalyst for better are encouraged to apply. Location: Parkersburg, WV Hours: 30 hours per week Term: June 2026 - December 2027 Performs a variety of administrative duties. Work generally requires knowledge of company and/or business/functional practices, policies, programs and/or product line. Resolves routine and non-routine inquiries. Administrative responsibilities include typing, filing and other assigned administrative work, document preparation and management, correspondence, travel arrangements, and meeting/travel coordination. Maintains confidentiality. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Monitors and operates low hazard equipment and facilities (i.e. product compounding, product finishing), including field equipment, insuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. Maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary. Performs basic maintenance repair and upkeep on area equipment. May perform practical maintenance activities, as qualified. Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields. Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment. Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings. Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality. Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations. Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, and perfume to towers, and to add products to converter or blending vessels. Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors, and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments. Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks and troughs are not in danger of overflowing. Respond to alarms

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED equivalent
Ability to work rotating 12- hour shifts including overtime, weekends, holidays, and short notice call-in as required.
Ability to lift up to 55 pounds, climb stairs, stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and reach overhead
Ability to wear required PPE (personal Protective Equipment – eyewear, acid suit, breathing air, etc.)
Ability to work in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

Monitors and operates low hazard equipment and facilities (i.e. product compounding, product finishing), including field equipment, insuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
Maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary.
Performs basic maintenance repair and upkeep on area equipment.
May perform practical maintenance activities, as qualified.
Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields.
Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations.
Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, and perfume to towers, and to add products to converter or blending vessels.
Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors, and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks and troughs are not in danger of overflowing.
Respond to alarms