E&I Technician

About the role

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 role supports the Discovery Hub, with occasional work at the Experimental Station Laboratories and the Elkton-Tenzing sites, requiring flexibility across locations.

Responsibilities

• 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, ControlLogix, RSLogix)
• Apply technical documentation (drawings, manuals, specifications) and collaborate with vendors to resolve complex issues
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve lab and equipment performance

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Engineering Technology, or completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship program
• 5+ years of Electrical & Instrumentation experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience working in Process Safety Management (PSM) environments and understanding of chemical/industrial processes
• Familiarity with safe work practices, including work permitting, Lockout/Tagout, and Line Break
• Strong overall knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial operations

Skills

• Technical documentation (drawings, manuals, specifications)
• Collaboration with vendors
• Preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Control systems (PLCs, DCS, ControlLogix, RSLogix)
• Process instrumentation (Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow)
• Low-voltage electrical systems and instrumentation troubleshooting

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Commute Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Day

Pay

$35.55 - $55.55 per hour
Chemours Level 23 Annual Bonus Target 4%

Schedule

Full-time

Location

Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, DE