Experienced Operator/Mechanic

About the role

Chemours is seeking an Operator/Mechanic to join the Thermal & Specialized Solutions team in El Dorado, AR. The position reports to the Production Front Line Supervisor. The primary responsibility is to monitor and operate equipment and facilities while ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. The Operator/Mechanic performs minor maintenance within their operating area and level of training, maintains safety standards, initiates and follows emergency procedures, and rotates through various roles including control room rotation. This is a high-hazard operation working a rotating 12-hour shift. The role applies working knowledge and experience to collaboratively improve techniques and operations in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading, shipping, and receiving finished, raw, or intermediate materials.
• Performing sequences of operations required to operate or support the operation of chemical processes.
• Participating in and accepting all Safety, Environmental and Health responsibilities.
• Achieving and maintaining production targets, quality standards, and equipment within the work environment.
• Safely working with pressure, temperature, level, and flow in pipe systems and using pressure gauges for leak testing.
• Safely handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes in compliance with all plant requirements and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• 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-toe boots, 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 ability to learn new computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 reading and interpreting schematics, procedures, manufacturers’ literature, safety requirements, and general instructions, with ability to learn and detect process deviations.
• Experience performing job safety analysis and equipment lockout safety procedures.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent manufacturing operations software.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing principles and implementation of production systems.

Benefits

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