Process Operator

The Chemours•La Porte, 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. Chemours is seeking Process Operators to join our growing Operations team! This position will report directly to the Shift Production First Line Supervisor at our LaPorte Plant site located on the ship channel in LaPorte, TX . The primary responsibility of this role is to monitor and operate equipment and facilities while ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. The Process Operator performs minor maintenance functions within their operating area and within their level of training and expertise. The Process Operator maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary. The Process Operator rotates through various roles within the area, including a control room rotation. This position is part of a high hazard operation and works a rotating 12-hour shift. The Process Operator applies working knowledge and experience to collaboratively improve techniques and operations in a team environment.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years College completed OR two years relevant experience OR Military Experience
Willingness and ability to work a rotating shift schedule with the ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in.
Willing and able to work in a high-hazard process.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and able to learn new computer systems.
Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hardhat, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).
Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, ladders, columns, and to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms, and possess visual acuity for close work.
Successful applicants will be required to take an online pre-employment test, participate in pre-employment selection process and interviews.
The pre-hiring process will include a drug screening along with a security background check.
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Process Technology and Two years of experience as Chemical/Petrochemical Operator
Three years of chemical packing experience
Experience in reading and interpreting Schematics, Procedures, Manufacturers’ Literature, Safety Requirements, General Instructions, and ability to learn and detect process deviations.
Experience performing a job safety analysis and equipment lockout safety procedures.
Experience with SAP or equivalent manufacturing operations software.

Responsibilities

Loading, shipping, and receiving finished, raw, or intermediate materials.
Performing sequences of operations to operate or support the operation of chemical processes.
Participates in and accepts all Safety, Environmental and Health responsibilities.
Achieving and maintaining production targets, quality standards, and equipment within their work environment.
Safely work with pressure, temperature, level and flow in pipe systems and using pressure gauge for leak testing.
Safely handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes in compliance with all plant requirements and environmental regulations.
Technicians work a 12-hour rotating "DuPont" schedule (days and nights).