Experienced Operator/Mechanic

About the role

Chemours is seeking an Operator/Mechanic to join our growing Thermal & Specialized Solutions team in El Dorado, AR. This position reports directly to the Production Front Line Supervisor and is part of a high-hazard operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety standards and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.
• Monitor and operate equipment and facilities while ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
• Perform sequences of operations required to operate or support the operation of chemical processes.
• Load, ship, and receive finished, raw, or intermediate materials.
• Achieve and maintain production targets, quality standards, and equipment within their work environment.
• Safely work with pressure, temperature, level and flow in pipe systems and using pressure gauges for leak testing.
• Safely handle hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes in compliance with all plant requirements and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.).

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 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.
• Experience driving Lean Manufacturing principles and implementation of production systems.

Skills

• Ability to learn new computer systems.

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

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Rotating 12-hour shifts.