Chemical Process Engineer

Company: 2350-The Chemours Company FC, LLC
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join our growing Engineering Technology team! This full-time position will report directly to the Engineering Senior Manager and is located at Chemours headquarters in Wilmington, DE or remotely near manufacturing sites in the mid-Ohio Valley, Tennessee Valley, Carolinas or Gulf Coast regions.

The successful candidate will join a diverse team of technical experts who provide high-value, innovative engineering solutions to Chemours global chemical businesses in support of research and development, manufacturing, and capital project initiatives.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide solutions to process challenges encountered in chemical manufacturing operations including those associated with heat transfer and separations in liquid, vapor, and mixed phase systems.
  
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot operation, identify root causes for failures, and develop improvement opportunities for chemical processes.
  
• Actively seek and consider implementation of new process technologies that provide advantages in cost of operation, capacity, and sustainability.
  
• Develop process models that enhance understanding of observed phenomena and guide improvement of operating conditions or design of new systems.
  
• Conduct techno-economic analyses for proposed changes in operations or new processes.
  
• Provide engineering expertise and training on reaction vessels, distillation columns, decanters, heat exchangers, and other operations where heat and mass transfer are critical.
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • Accredited degree in chemical engineering (BS or MS) and 3+ years of relevant post-degree work experience
    
  • Experience troubleshooting challenges in operation and providing direct technical support for chemical manufacturing sites
    
  • Experience in specification, design, commissioning, and startup of new equipment
    
  • Expertise in flowsheet development and process modeling with Aspen Plus
    
  • Proficiency in developing economic models for chemical processes
    
  • A valid passport and ability to sustain a travel rate of 10 - 20% (mostly domestic)
    
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    • Expertise with a broad suite of modeling tools relevant to chemical processes (e.g., HTRI, AFT Arrow/Fathom, Ansys Fluent, OLI, Excel)
      
    • Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate
      
    • Experience utilizing heat integration methods to identify energy reduction opportunities
      
    • Familiarity with computing languages relevant to engineering (e.g., Python, MATLAB, FORTRAN, C++)
      
      
      Benefits:
      
      Competitive Compensation
      
      Comprehensive Benefits Packages
      
      401(k) Match
      
      Employee Stock Purchase Program
      
      Tuition Reimbursement
      
      Commuter Benefits
      
      Learning and Development Opportunities
      
      Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
      
      Company-paid Volunteer Days
      
      We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
      
      Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
      
      Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
      
      Chemours is an E-Verify employer
      
      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
      
      In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
      
      Pay Range (in local currency):
      $93,184.00 - $145,600.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      25
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      8%
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
      
      At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

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