Process Technology Internship - Spring 2024

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 currently has an opening for a Process Technology Intern (Plant Operator) at our La Porte Plant located in La Porte, TX. The La Porte Plant Production Technician accomplishes, with a minimum of supervision, a wide variety of area production assignments. This position will shadow, learn and participate in daily production activities with other qualified production technicians.
A flexible schedule can be accommodated.
Interns will be required to review and follow all Chemours EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Policies and Procedures. They will also be required to shadow a Chemours Mentor, always, who will have an established scope of work containing, but not limited to, the following job tasks.
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follows and reinforces all safety, health and environmental rules, policies and regulations.
• Assists with start-up, operates, maintains and shuts-down equipment per operating procedures
• Assists with preparation of equipment for maintenance work
• Assists in collecting samples and performing field analysis
• Monitors process variables via DCS, makes minor adjustments to maintain operation within "Standard Operating Conditions" (SOCs), troubleshoots process upsets and responds appropriately to return process to within SOCs.
• Uses a variety of hand tools (e.g., pipe/valve/torque wrenches, band saw) meters (e.g., O2, flammability, gas tech) and rescue and HAZMAT equipment when needed
• Records daily activity in shift logs and provides proper relief to ensure the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the plant
• Patrols assigned area to visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and environmental regulations
• Assists with routine maintenance work
• Reviews procedures and drawings per required guidelines

The following is required for this role:

• Currently enrolled in a 2-year Process Technology program at San Jacinto College
• The employee must be able to wear industrial safety equipment; hard hat, gloves (both leather and chemical), hearing protection, FR clothing, Tyvek suit, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, and goggles
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds frequently without accommodation and be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity and can stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, reach overhead, and climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Must have familiarity with manufacturing equipment, such as pumps, piping, valves, filters, conveyors, etc.

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".