Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment

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 NEEDS At 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.The Chemours Corpus Christi facility located in Ingleside, TX is hiring a Mechanical Engineer with Rotating proven expertisewithin the Thermal & Specialized Solutions Business. This position will report to the site Manufacturing Technology Manager.This role will serve as a Plant Support Engineer for one or more areas of the Chemours Assets at this facility. The individual will provide overall Mechanical Engineering guidance and support for the Operations, Maintenance, and Technology Teams for their area(s). This role will entail involvement in day-to-day troubleshooting in the plant, as well as support for improvement programs in the areas of Safety (PSM), UPTIME, reliability, cost, new capital installations, etc.The operating units are designated as highly hazardous processes (OSHA PSM Covered Processes). The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:Provide mechanical expertise for troubleshooting, maintaining, and modifying operating equipment and facilitiesProvide technical troubleshooting and training to the operating and maintenance teamsProvide Mechanical expertise for project work to ensure its compliance with specifications, engineering standards and quality assuranceLead PSM criticality assessment process to ensure adequate rationale is provided to develop and manage the MIQA effort, including critical spare parts, SAP data, inspection plans and frequencies, and maintenance proceduresAnalyze equipment trends, historical data, and uptime data to recommend and justify improvements to obtain lowest life cycle cost on different classes of equipmentLeads and participates in Safety, Reliability and Quality InvestigationsParticipate in maintenance and reliability networks and share best practices, successes, and failuresPerform failure mode and effect analyses to develop appropriate equipment maintenance plans to include equipment checks and predictive preventative maintenance (PPM) performed by operations and mechanics.Provides support for both cost and capital projects, including scoping out, justifying, and coordinating installation of new/modified facilitiesMaintain personal level of technical expertise in key technologies via training, seminars, and professional organizationsProvide shift/weekend coverage for start-ups, tests, maintenance Turnarounds or other non-routine needsTravel requirements are <15%.The following is required for this role:Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university2+ year of experience working in related industrial / manufacturing work experience in Rotating equipment (will consider degree relevant intern / co-op experience counting toward this requirement)Rotating equipment and alignment techniques, and basic materials science including material selection and properties.Lubrication fundamentals and tribology techniques.Basic pumps principles, understanding performance curves. Mechanical seals API plans.Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical engineering rotating equipment principlesDemonstrated skill to diagnose and solve technical problems – making data-based decisions.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environmentDemonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with strong customer focus and ability to conceptualize customer needs based on customer input. Proven ability to effectively communicate through all levels of an organizationPrior experience working with technical resources and/or field personnel in operations troubleshooting activitiesHigh degree of initiative and flexibility to move projects forward safely and in a timely mannerProven ability to prioritize and manage short duration deadlines, emergency situations, and multiple prioritiesWilling and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, respirators, etc.The following is preferred for this role:5+ years of experience working as Mechanical Engineering – Rotating equipment related activities.Already well experienced with strong background in the following:Maintenance and reliability best practices including the work management processfundamentals of interpreting oil analysis results, vibration analysis and data interpretation, and fundamentals of nondestructive testingExperience in working with rotating equipment such as air compressors or large industrial refrigeration equipmentRoot cause failure analysis (RCFA) and failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), data analysis techniques and statistical interpretation skills, failure analysis including preservation of evidence techniques, engineering design standards and their application, Cost/Capital analysis and justificationStrong Process Safety Management (PSM) backgroundPrevious experience working with SAPExperience applying Lean methodologies to maintenance processes and supporting the implementation of business systemsBenefits:Competitive CompensationComprehensive Benefits Packages401(k) MatchEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramTuition ReimbursementLearning and Development OpportunitiesStrong Inclusion and DiversityCompany-paid Volunteer DayWe’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.Chemours is an E-Verify employerCandidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodationImmigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.Pay Range (in local currency):$90,091.00 - $140,767.00Chemours Level:24Annual Bonus Target:6%The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."SummaryLocation: US - TX - Corpus ChristiType: Full time