Chemical Engineer Summer Co-op

Company: Chemours
Location: Parkersburg
Posted on: March 28, 2025

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.

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.

Chemours is seeking a Chemical Engineer Co-opto join our Advanced Performance Solutionsteam! This position will report directly to the Washington Works Monomer MT Engineering Manager.

As a Chemical Engineer Co-op, you will work closely with the Advanced Performance Solutions team gaining valuable experience through hands-on projects in a chemical plant . You will have exposure to real-time engineering work alongside other engineers to apply what you've learned in the classroom.

Effective engineering co-ops will have the ability to communicate with impact , have strong self-awareness, and will be naturally inquisitive.

Location: Washington, WV

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

Preferred Term: May-August 2025

Candidates must be able to commit to at least a total of six (6) months as a co-op. Two (2) or more terms may be required.

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

• Work ing with experienced engineering professionals on improvement and expansion projects
  
  
  
  • Assisting operations and maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem solving
    
    
    
    • Participating in process safety management activities and reviews
      
      
      
      • Contributing to team meetings and conference calls
        
        
        The following is required for this role :
        
        
        • Enrollment at an accredited college or university as a Sophomore or above at time of assignment
          
          
          
          • Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering or similar fields
            
            
            
            • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
              
              
              The following is preferred for this role :
              
              
              • Participation in relevant activities , organizations, and projects beyond the classroom
                
                
                
                • 3.0 GPA or above
                  
                  
                  Benefits:
                  
                  Competitive Compensation
                  
                  Comprehensive Benefits Packages
                  
                  401(k) Match (US ONLY)
                  
                  Employee Stock Purchase Program (COUNTRY SPECIFIC)
                  
                  Tuition Reimbursement
                  
                  Commuter Benefits (COUNTRY SPECIFIC)
                  
                  Learning and Development Opportunities
                  
                  Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
                  
                  Company-paid Volunteer Day
                  
                  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.
                  
                  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.
                  
                  (US ONLY) Chemours is an E-Verify employer
                  
                  Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
                  
                  (US ONLY) 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
                  
                  Don't meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
                  
                  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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