Utilities Engineer

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 Utilities Engineer to join our growing Plant Utilities team. This position will be available at the Washington Worksfacility located in Parkersburg, West Virginia and report directly to the Power & Services Manufacturing Technology Manager. 

This role will have engineering responsibilities as part of a broader engineering team for maintaining continuous operation of several site utilities, developing and implementing plans for utility capacity expansion, all supporting the area’s EHS, Cost & Reliability goals.

The Plant Utilities Engineer will specifically support the various site well-water production, distribution, and pre-treatment systems, as well as production and distribution of compressed air, and distribution of Nitrogen and Natural Gas utilities across the site.  This position will monitor performance and generate documentation as necessary to support compliance with site regulations and permits (NPDES, Title V, etc), and serve as back-up support for other utilities systems including steam and demineralized water.

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

• Act as a lead Process Engineering resource.
• Recommends and implements solutions to drive continuous improvement.
• Design and conduct process improvement tests in the plant
• Leads and participate in Capital Programs to upgrade and refurbish equipment.
• Lead and participate in troubleshooting, as needed. 
• Leads and participates in Incident Investigations.
• Leads and Participates in Process Hazards Analyses.
• Travel requirements are <10%.

The following is required for this role:

• Minimum of a BS in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 5+ years of engineering experience in an Industrial Process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of typical equipment used in a Chemical Plant (i.e. pumps, compressors, piping, valves, boilers, etc.).
• Superior Oral and Written skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, respirators, etc.
• Awareness of OSHA 1910  (Process Safety Management).
• Permanent work status in the United States without immigration sponsorship

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience with wells, well drilling & pumping
• Experience with air compressors, maintenance and rebuilding
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring equipment and instrumentation such as pH, flow measurement, total organic carbon analyzers, etc.
• Knowledge of Title V and NPDES regulation

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 Day

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.  

 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  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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):

$85,801.00 - $134,064.00

Chemours Level:

24

Annual Bonus Target:

6%

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. 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."