R&D Pilot Operator II

The Chemours Company•Wilmington, DE

2d•$36 - $56•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 R&D Pilot Operator II to join our growing Chemours Experimental Station Operations team! This position will report directly to the Research Lab Supervisor at our Wilmington, DE or Newark, DE location. This key role is responsible for operation of high hazard chemical processes of varying scales, providing training and leadership, front-line troubleshooting and maintenance activities for assigned equipment. This role is largely shift based, with 12 hour rotating schedules. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Lab and pilot scale operation of high hazard chemical processes at the 100 mL to 200-gallon scale, including but not limited to heterogeneous catalyst reactions (batch and continuous), polymerizations, distillations, supporting utility operations and more. Handling and manipulation of chemicals: compressed gas cylinders, 55 and 30 gal drums, half ton cylinders, tube trailers, refrigerant cylinders of varying sizes, and more. Management and safe execution of lab work of wet chemistry experiments using corrosive, toxic, and flammable chemicals. Monitoring and adjustment of chemical processes using automated instrumentation and control systems and strategies. Documenting and auditing specific operating, safety, and environmental requirements. Troubleshooting chemical reactions, mechanical processes, controls, analytical, or laboratory issues. Providing leadership and training for assigned shift

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
2 - 3 years of industrial or manufacturing experience
Understanding of basic chemistry and math principles
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to read and understand complex Standard Operating Procedures
Self-motivation, able to work independently to complete given tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft applications with a focus on data entry, such as Word, Excel, SharePoint
Ability to wear an air-line respirator and acid suit, work in close quarters, and climb ladders/steps Donned in full PPE
Ability to lift 55 lbs. and move drums/containers using correct ergonomic methods
Basic mechanical skills for using small hand tools

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher in chemical process operation or chemistry, or 4+ years related industrial experience
Familiarity with various chemical process unit operation – reactions, distillation, solid-liquid separations, heat exchange, gas blending, etc.
Experience handling of Anhydrous HF including transferring material, identifying and stopping leaks, first aid response and emergency response.
Ability for reading and understanding “Process and Instrument Drawing” (P&ID).
Knowledge of process control and instrumentation concepts, process safety management, management of change, hazards evaluations.
Experience training of shift teams preferably in relevant operation environments

Responsibilities

Lab and pilot scale operation of high hazard chemical processes at the 100 mL to 200-gallon scale, including but not limited to heterogeneous catalyst reactions (batch and continuous), polymerizations, distillations, supporting utility operations and more.
Handling and manipulation of chemicals: compressed gas cylinders, 55 and 30 gal drums, half ton cylinders, tube trailers, refrigerant cylinders of varying sizes, and more.
Management and safe execution of lab work of wet chemistry experiments using corrosive, toxic, and flammable chemicals.
Monitoring and adjustment of chemical processes using automated instrumentation and control systems and strategies.
Documenting and auditing specific operating, safety, and environmental requirements.
Troubleshooting chemical reactions, mechanical processes, controls, analytical, or laboratory issues.
Providing leadership and training for assigned shift