Mechanical Integrity Engineer

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' chemistry is a vital part of our everyday lives, enabling virtually everything people touch including many products we use every single day. From smart phones to other advanced electronics, to more climate friendly refrigerants in our homes and cars, to cool roof coatings and white PVC siding that lower energy demands-our chemistry is at work.
Chemours is seeking a(n) Mechanical Integrity Engineer/MIQA Program Leader 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 & Reliability Manager in our La Porte, Texas location.
The engineer will be assigned to one of the Operating Areas to support daily maintenance activities for mechanical crews, operators, and manufacturing technology engineers. The role will also lead the continued program development of the La Porte Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) program to ensure safe and reliable operation of all process equipment at the site. The engineer will be expected to provide technical expertise on MIQA and PSM maintenance/repairs in order to ensure compliance with existing standards, while bolstering the site reliability in the process. This role will include analyses of a range of equipment issues as well as maintenance and reliability support. The engineer will be responsible for owning the MIQA program and upgrading existing managing systems to prevent PSM incidents due to MIQA deficiencies.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead the site MIQA steering team and coordinate related activities.
• Identify, and lead focused MIQA improvement efforts for the site.
• Provide direction on plant equipment inspection and repair strategies and plans.
• Provide daily maintenance support and technical expertise for mechanical equipment within assigned operating area.
• Manage and upgrade plant standards, manuals for PSM maintenance and MIQA compliance
• Drive improvements of site practices at shop floor to improve documentation of critical repairs and inspection activities
• Serve as an integral member of site auditing process for MIQA element
• Work closely with site quality assurance representatives and sourcing to provide technical expertise and necessary surveillance during supplier audits
• Maintain and develop best practices for quality control of maintenance materials with stores staff
• Improve site quality assurance program for process equipment
• Drive maintenance and training improvements with training leadership
• Provide training and coaching as needed for area MIQA resources (reliability engineers, inspectors, etc.)

The following is required for this role:

• BS engineering or at least 10 year's specific experience,
• 5 years equipment reliability / Mechanical Integrity / QA experience in a chemical/refining plant environment (high hazard processes)

The following is preferred for this role:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• >5 years equipment Mechanical Integrity / reliability work experience and training in the refining/petrochemical industry with a focus on process safety.
• Rotating equipment reliability and lubrication experience.
• Understanding of the principles of: Process piping and vessel test/inspection/repair techniques; Materials Science; Lubrication, Predictive techniques for fixed, rotating, power distribution equipment and instrumentation e.g. vibration analysis, nondestructive testing, thermography, etc.; Total Productive Maintenance (TPM); Total Equipment Effectiveness (Uptime); Equipment Life Cycle Cost; Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA); Engineering codes and their application
• API 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 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.
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."