Plant Operator

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 Plant Operator to join our Offerman Mineral Processing Plant team! This position will report directly to the Shift Supervisor at our Offerman, GA location.
The Plant Operator oversees the operational function for mineral processing facility operating 24-hours per day, 7-days per week to ensure peak plant performance. Through computer interface, regular inspections, and light maintenance, the Plant Operator will monitor and maintain operating conditions of mobile equipment, wet and dry process equipment, and water treatment facilities. Sampling results, meter readings, changes in operating conditions or trends will be communicated to team members regarding any functional criteria that must change for the plant to run as safely and efficiently as possible. Also works with maintenance personnel in maintaining the plant and oversees the activities of other Plant Operators as required.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
• Ensure operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by Processing Manager, Shift Supervisor, and Engineering & Maintenance Superintendent.
• Support overall mining and mineral processing needs to include providing supplemental labor to operations and maintenance personal to meet mine goals.
• Ensure all work is performed within company, state, and federal regulations, standards, statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and promote opportunities to improve plant safety performance, act as a safety leader.
• Ensure Plant is operating within production criteria as defined by Standard Operating Procedures. Record accurate product, process and safety data, monitors Plant process and maintains plant performance as required/assigned by Processing Manager, Shift Supervisor, and Maintenance Coordinator.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems and maintain equipment reliability.
• Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Optimize plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions using information systems including; process levels, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates.
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines.
• Cleans and maintains wet and dry separation equipment to maintain overall plant performance.
• 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 processing plant EHS performance.
• Continuous improvement in plant operations approach, encourage initiatives intended to reduce safety risk, increase productivity and efficiency.

The following is required for this role:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Ability to read and write the English language.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed specifications, including computer graphical user interface and basic math ability, mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work with a team, possess good people skills.
• Must be able and willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts (including days, nights, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed).
• Regularly required to use hands, fingers, and feet in a coordinated effort to move levers and turn dials to safely operate and maintain plant equipment.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently ascend or descend 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 equipment and supplies around the Plant area in different weather conditions, shoveling sand.
• Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods (4-6 hours)
• Frequently lift or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move 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.
• Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as hearing protectors and respirators, as necessary.

The following is preferred for this role:

• Previous experience in an industrial-related environment OR equivalent military experience.

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
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".