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 WORLDFrom 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 an Operator Mechanic to join our growing team! This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisors at our Florida locations.Monitors and operates equipment and facilities, including field equipment, insuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. Maintains safety standards at all times and initiates and follows emergency procedures when necessary. Performs basic maintenance repair and upkeep on area equipment. May perform advanced maintenance activities, as qualified.The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Documents results and changes made to processes.
Troubleshoots problems with equipment using hand tools or Mining Plan Map in order to maintain equipment operation. Starts up and shuts down equipment as needed.
Maintain mechanical integrity of equipment, bearings, belts, etc.
Performs pre-start up audits on equipment, i.e., tractors and boats to assume safe, efficient operation.
Checks equipment and performs maintenance repairs, i.e., changing pumps, drive belts and roll brushes to keep equipment operating.
Conduct and document temperature checks on process equipment.
Inspects safety equipment, i.e., safety showers, eye wash stations, safety belts, fire extinguishers, breathing air apparatus, etc. in order to ensure equipment is operational and/or ready to use if necessary.
Greases and lubricates pumps, bearings, and related equipment to prolong the life of the equipment. Adjust packing and maintain pumps as needed.
Conduct housekeeping on process equipment.
Rigs, installs, aligns, pumps, motors, piping and assorted equipment to restore operation.
Re-clamps cables using various tools and hydraulic presses in order to restore operation.
Disassemble and reassembles pumps and installs temporary patches using mechanical procedures and welding equipment in order to restore operation.
Assists in adding or removing feed line, tail line, slurry line
Gathers samples from designated locations.
Communicates status of the operation with other departments to ensure appropriate information is received in order to maintain safe, efficient operation of the site.
Maintain high standard of housekeeping in area including cleaning up spillage each shift.
Repair equipment when unexpected failures occur.
Trains new and incumbent operators to teach new skills or improve existing skills.
Assist Operations/Maintenance teams during scheduled repairs
Assist Reliability with equipment checks
The following is required for this role:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and ability to read and write the English language.
Knowledge of processes and equipment, i.e., tractor, work boat, truck, etc.
Ability to operate and check the operation of plan equipment and perform preventive and general maintenance.
Knowledge of mechanical reasoning/mechanical repairs. Ability to use tools and mechanical equipment to perform work.
Ability to communicate orally and in written form.
Ability to perform different tasks while assuring that each are accomplished safely and efficiently.
Benefits:Competitive CompensationComprehensive Benefits Packages401(k) MatchEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramTuition ReimbursementCommuter BenefitsLearning and Development OpportunitiesStrong Inclusion and Diversity InitiativesCompany-paid Volunteer DaysWe’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 employerCandidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodationImmigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this positionAt 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.)