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Reliability Engineer - Mechanical-September 2024
La Porte
Sep 7, 2026
About Reliability Engineer - Mechanical

  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.

  HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

  From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

  Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.

  Chemours is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer who will provide mechanical engineering support to the La Porte plant! The La Porte site operates Hydrofluoric and Sulfuric Acid plants for supply to the downstream Chemours plants. This position will report directly to the Maintenance and Reliability Manager in our La Porte, Texas location.

  An engineer will be assigned to one of the Operating Areas to support daily maintenance activities for mechanical crews and operators. The role will support efforts to improve Site Reliability, Mechanical Integrity, Quality Assurance and Preventable Maintenance, to support and enhance the Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) requirements of Chemours Process Safety Management (PSM) program at the site. The engineer will be expected to drive mechanical issues to root cause improvements using a team-based approach. This role will include analyses of a range of equipment issues as well as maintenance and reliability support. The engineer will be expected to provide timely, accurate analyses and recommendations for small, acute issues, as well as develop long term strategies for defect elimination and improved operations, and taking ownership for implementation.

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

  Provide mechanical engineering assistance to maintenance and operations including: troubleshooting, evaluation of equipment failures, and technical recommendations for repairs and upgrades, and ownership of improvements.

  Develop knowledge in area specific equipment to become subject matter experts for the review and preparation of maintenance inspection & work procedures and skills development/training.

  Initiate management of change documents to improve the safety, quality, environmental impact or cost of the production area.

  Provide technical assistance to develop and implement Mechanical Integrity/Quality Assurance (MI/QA), reliability, and PPM programs for the unit. Audit Mechanical Integrity systems and maintenance activities for improvement opportunities.

  Participate in process hazards analyses and scope development for capital projects.

  Lead area root cause failure analysis teams, kaizen events, and problem solving sessions. Understand Mean Time Between Failure (MBTF) performance of the equipment and drive continuous improvement in them.

  Prepare and audit scopes of work, estimates, schedules and equipment specifications.

  Periodically review preventive maintenance plans to assure optimum process and frequency of performance, for reliability and Mechanical Integrity needs.

  Evaluate vendor proposals and designs and exercise effective judgment around functionality, cost, and timing.

  Network with site reliability engineers and technicians to support improvement initiatives.

  The following is required for this role:

  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering AND minimum 3- 5 years previous reliability engineering experience within a Chemical Plant Manufacturing environment OR Military Equivalent Experience

  Strong computer skills including, but not limited too, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.

  Understanding of general Maintenance Work Flows and ability to be part of team optimizing work efficiently.

  The following is preferred for this role:

  Six Sigma certified as Black Belt or Green Belt preferred

  SAP Knowledge preferred

  Basic understanding of the principles of:

  Data analysis techniques and statistical interpretation skills

  Failure analysis including preservation of evidence techniques

  Maintenance and reliability best practices including the work management process

  Rotating equipment and alignment techniques

  Basic materials science including material selection and properties

  Uptime metrics and how to use the Upbase® software to extract operating data

  Equipment life cycle cost analysis

  Root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA)

  Engineering design standards and their application

  Cost/Capital analysis and justification

  Key Attributes Needed:

  Ability to manage and lead both strategic long-term programs/projects as well as address short-term operational issues.

  Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas with a diverse team.

  Ability to manage work and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously.

  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence leadership, peers, and mechanics; able to take a "hands-on" approach with operators and mechanics to drive change and get results.

  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 Days

  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. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® .

  Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. (https://www.chemours.com/en/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

  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):

  $97,843.00 - $152,880.00

  Chemours Level:

  25

  Annual Bonus Target:

  8%

  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."

  A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours.

  PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)

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