Reliability & Equipment 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.

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 Reliability Engineer to join our growing team! This position will report directly to the Reliability Manager at our Pass Christian, MS location.

The role will support efforts to improve Site Reliability, Mechanical Integrity, Quality Assurance and Preventable Maintenance, to support and enhance the Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) requirements of Chemours Process Safety Management (PSM) program at the site. The engineer will be expected to drive mechanical issues to root cause improvements using a team-based approach. This role will include analyses of a range of equipment issues as well as maintenance and reliability support. The engineer will be expected to provide timely, accurate analyses and recommendations for small, acute issues, as well as develop long term strategies for defect elimination and improved operations. 

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

• Provide technical assistance to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity/Quality Assurance (MI/QA), reliability, and PPM programs for the unit. Audit these systems and maintenance activities for improvement opportunities.

• Periodically review preventive maintenance plans to assure optimum process and frequency of performance, for reliability and Mechanical Integrity needs.

• Perform failure mode and effect analysis  (FMEA) to develop appropriate equipment maintenance plans to include equipment checks and Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PPM)

• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis teams (RCFA), kaizen events, and problem solving sessions.

• Initiate management of change (MOC) documents to improve the production area.

• Perform & document equipment criticality analysis

• Work with plant's inspector group to ensure appropriate inspection technologies are being used and assessing quality of inspection plans

• Review inspection reports and analyze data to determine fitness for service, quality of inspection, appropriate inspection interval, etc.

• Provide mechanical engineering assistance to maintenance and operations including: troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment failures, and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades, and ownership of improvements.

• Develop knowledge in area specific equipment to become subject matter experts for the review and preparation of maintenance inspection & work procedures and skills development/training.

The following is required for this role:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

• 3+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment

• Ability to manage and lead both strategic long-term programs/projects as well as address short-term operational issues.

• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas with a diverse team.

• Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

• Basic understanding or willingness to learn principles and techniques including:

• Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

• Maintenance and reliability best practices

• Predictive techniques for fixed, rotating, power distribution equipment and instrumentation e.g. vibration analysis, nondestructive testing, thermography, etc.

• Fixed equipment diagnostic technologies

The following is preferred for this role:

• Six Sigma certification or training in statistical analysis

• Familiarity with national standards such as RAGEGAP, API Standards 510 & 570 & 653, and ASME Codes B31.1 &B31.3 and NBIC.

• Working knowledge of Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance systems, with respect to Process Safety requirements.

• Knowledge of SAP

• Familiarity with Piping systems

• Familiarity with rotating equipment and vibration analysis

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.

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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."