E&I Technician

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.

Chemours is seeking an Electrician to join our growing team! This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor in our Starke, Florida location.

Safely perform highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems for mining and mineral processing facilities operating 24-hours per day, 7-days per week maximizing equipment availability and reducing downtime. Electrician will support active operations by maintaining and servicing mechanical and electrical machinery, instrumentation, control, lighting and fixtures, outlets and wiring, generators as well as install, replace, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical distribution systems including electric motors, transformers, switchgear, starters, and MCC's. Preferred candidate will be a qualified industrial electrician capable of working closely with maintenance and operations teams in a mining and mineral processing environment.

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

• Daily activities
  
  • Ensure all work is performed within company, state, and federal regulations, standards, statutes, policies, and procedures.
  • Identify and promote opportunities to improve mine safety performance, act as a safety leader.
  • Maintain and service all machinery, including mechanical and electrical, instrumentation, control, lighting and fixtures, outlets and wiring, generators, etc.
  • Install, replace, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical distribution systems including electric motors, transformers, switchgear, starters, and MCC's.
  • Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain DCS and PLC control systems, SCADA and wireless systems, control panels, control boxes, and specialized electrical equipment and machinery.
  • Complete open work orders and complete preventive maintenance activities as required by manufacturers OEM standards.
  • Assist mechanics in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical and process equipment.
  • Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.

• Goals for the role
  
  • Act as a Safety Leader to ensure individual and team Safety remain top priority in the planning and execution of all tasks.
  • Work closely with Company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) personnel targeting zero incidents and continuous improvement of mine site EHS performance.
  • Continuous improvement in maintenance approach, encourage initiatives intended to reduce safety risk, increase productivity and efficiency, reduce maintenance cost.

• Responsibilities
  
  • Work in a self-guided manner in the absence of supervision and demonstrate creativity, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate initiative.
  • Report all personal injuries and EHS incidents and assist with both safety and environmental investigations.
  • Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned areas.
  • Ability to read electrical circuit diagrams and specifications, OEM maintenance manuals and requirements, interpret blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels, control boxes, etc. Skills in reading complex instructions required.
  • Requisition material and supplies from stockroom; call vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies and recommend purchases and suppliers.
  • Transfer primary power from one source to another.
  • Install cables, conductors, wire tray, splice cables, build terminations and perform necessary hook-up for primary power lines.
  • Monitor work done by outside contractors for adherence to National Electrical Code Requirements and report back to supervisor.
  • Support down-day planning to accomplish required work per agreed cost and schedule.
  • Offer guidance and support to other maintenance personnel to further develop in-house technical expertise.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Knowledge Of:
  
  • Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, repairing and installing plant equipment.
  • Programmable logic controls, co-processors, DCS, SCADA and wireless systems.
  • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

• Ability To:
  
  • Troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment, machinery and related facilities.
  • Operate power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment .
  • Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
  • Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  • Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
  • Perform heavy manual labor when needed such as moving and installing equipment in different weather conditions.
  • Frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves up to 50 pounds.
  • Position requires working near and around operating mechanical parts and mobile equipment and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.
  • Ability to read and interpret various plans and designs.
  • Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as hearing protectors and respirators, as necessary.

The following is required for this role:

• High School graduate and Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five (5) to ten (10) years related experience as an E&I Mechanic in an industrial environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code required and familiarity with NFPA Arc Flash safety regulations, valid Journeyman Certification.

Benefits:


Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We'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 employer


Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation


Immigration 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.

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".