Process Technology Spring Internship

Company: Chemours
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

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 currently has an opening for a Process Technology Intern (Plant Operator) at our Corpus Christi Plant located in Ingleside, TX. The Corpus Christi Plant ProductionTechnician 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.

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Hours: Regular full-time schedule of 40 hours per week

Preferred Term: Spring 2025

A flexible schedule can be accommodated.

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

Interns will be required to review and follow all Chemours EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) and Maintenance Work Procedures. They will also be required to shadow a Chemours Mentor, always, and will have an established scope of work containing, but not limited to, the following job tasks.

• 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
  
• Involved in pulling samples and performs field analysis and/or delivers them to the central laboratory
  
• 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 PTech program at DMC, Adequate relevant field experience may be considered.
    
  • 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".

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