E&I Technician

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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 Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our growing Facilities Maintenance team. This position will be available at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE , and report directly to the Engineering, Maintenance & Quality Manager.

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of electrical and instrumentation systems that support laboratory and pilot-scale operations. This position is responsible for installation, preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of a wide range of equipment in a dynamic R&D environment.

Working within a fast-paced, research-driven setting, the technician will support both standard and custom-built systems, partnering closely with engineers, scientists, and operations teams to maintain safe, efficient, and highly adaptable lab operations. This role reports directly to the Engineering, Maintenance & Quality Manager and supports the Discovery Hub, with occasional work at the Experimental Station Laboratories and the Elkton-Tenzing sites, requiring flexibility across locations.

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

Maintain a strong commitment to safety by adhering to all environmental, health, and operational procedures

Inspect, maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems, including pressure regulators, relief devices, and control valves

Troubleshoot low-voltage electrical systems and instrumentation using diagnostic tools (multimeters, clamp meters, etc.)Diagnose and maintain process instrumentation (Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow)
Diagnose and maintain AC/DC variable speed drives

Support and troubleshoot control systems (PLCs, DCS, Control Logix, RSLogix)
Apply technical documentation (drawings, manuals, specifications) and collaborate with vendors to resolve complex issues

Participate in maintenance planning, job plans, SOP development, and work order documentation

Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce downtime

Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve lab and equipment performance

The following are required for this role:

High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years of Electrical & Instrumentation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical documentation, and understand electrical systems, PLCs, and instrumentation

Knowledge of electrical safety practices and the national codes/regulations (NEC, NFPA)
Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office Physical ability to perform job tasks (climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs.) and wear required PPE, including supplied-air full-face respirator

The following is preferred for this role:

Associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Engineering Technology, or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship program5+ years of Electrical & Instrumentation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

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