Electrical & Instrument Mechanic

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.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS 

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. 

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. The Chemours Company is seeking an Electrical & Instrument Mechanic to join our Maintenance team at the Washington Works site in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Chemours is seeking an Electrical & Instrument Mechanic to join our growing Maintenance team. This position will be available at the Washington Works Plant, 8480 Dupont Road, Parkersburg, WV 26101, and report directly to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager

The Electrical & Instrument Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical and instrumentation equipment used throughout the manufacturing site. This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Technical teams to support equipment reliability, complete maintenance activities, and assist with improvement projects.

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

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair 480 VAC motors, motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and related electrical equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, including 24 VDC and 120 VAC systems.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• Perform instrument calibration, troubleshooting, and repair.

• Maintain and repair control valves, analyzers, and other industrial instrumentation.

• Complete assigned maintenance work orders and maintain accurate information in SAP.

• Communicate equipment repair status and operating issues to Production Supervisors, Maintenance Coordinators, and other team members.

• Work closely with Technical Engineers and Area Supervisors on maintenance activities, equipment improvements, and projects.

• Participate in mechanical reliability teams and continuous improvement activities.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing equipment to complete electrical and instrumentation maintenance work.

​The following is required for this role:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 3–5 years of relevant Electrical Maintenance and/or Industrial Instrumentation experience OR completion of an Associate degree, Journeyman Certification, NCCER certification, or vocational/technical program directly related to Electrical Maintenance or Instrumentation. Relevant field experience may also be considered.

• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, or maintaining industrial electrical and/or instrumentation equipment.

• Valid driver's license.
   

The following is preferred for this role:

• Experience with 480 VAC motors, motor starters, and VFDs.

• Experience troubleshooting 24 VDC and 120 VAC control circuits.

• Experience working with PLCs and/or DCS systems.

• Experience performing instrument calibration and maintaining control valves or analyzers.

• Experience using SAP or a similar computerized maintenance management system.

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”.