Experienced Operator​/Mechanic

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 NEEDSAt 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 an Operator/Mechanic to join our growing Thermal & Specialized Solutions team! This position will report directly to the Production Front Line Supervisor at our location in El Dorado, AR .The primary responsibility of this role is to monitor and operate equipment and facilities while ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. The Operator/Mechanic performs minor maintenance functions within their operating area and within their level of training and expertise.

The Operator/Mechanic maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary. The Operator/Mechanic rotates through various roles within the area, including control room rotation. This position is part of a high hazard operation and works a rotating 12-hour shift. The Operator/Mechanic applies working knowledge and experience to collaboratively improve techniques and operations in a team environment.

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

Loading, shipping, and receiving finished, raw, or intermediate materials.

Performing sequences of operations required 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.

The following is required for this role :

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
3-5 years of related work experience

Willingness and ability to work a rotating shift schedule.

Willingness and ability to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call in as required.

Willingness and ability to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hard hat, protective eyewear, face shields, arc protective clothing, and SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus).Willing and able to work in a high-hazard process.

Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, ladders, columns, stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, hear and respond to alarms, and possess visual acuity for close work.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and able to learn new computer systems.

The following is preferred for this role :

Two-year Certificate/Associate Degree in Process Technology, OR Three (3) years Chemical/Petrochemical Operator experience, OR Five (5) 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

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