Internship Shell Chemical Engineer Jobs in West Virginia

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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.
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Chemours is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technology team at our Washington Works site in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
This position will report directly to the Monomer/P&S/SW Manufacturing Technology Manager and will provide process engineering support within the Monomer production area.
This role performs chemical engineering assignments supporting production, process improvement, troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and capital projects. The engineer will work closely with operations, maintenance, and other engineering disciplines to monitor process performance, resolve manufacturing issues, and implement safe and effective process improvements. The position will also support commissioning, startups, shutdowns, process testing, and capital-project execution, with opportunities to take on increasing technical responsibility as experience develops.
Responsibilities

• Monitor chemical process performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing process issues
• Partner with plant operators, maintenance personnel, and engineering teams to improve process performance, reliability, capacity, efficiency, and uptime
• Develop and implement chemical process improvements, including changes to process conditions, piping, valves, controls, and operating procedures
• Support the design and execution of process engineering projects, including small capital projects, equipment installations, and plant upgrades
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and block flow diagrams
• Conduct field assessments and audits of chemical processing equipment and support troubleshooting of process and equipment performance issues
• Support preventive and predictive programs related to process reliability and chemical engineering scope
• Participate in commissioning, startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, and equipment restoration activities as needed
• Support process experiments, testing, and data collection to evaluate and improve manufacturing operations
• Apply Chemours engineering, process safety, equipment, and maintenance standards and policies in assigned work

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Minimum of 6 months of Chemical Engineering-related experience, including qualifying co-op or internship experience
• Experience or exposure to chemical processing methodologies, process troubleshooting, and structured problem-solving in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace and process safety
• Proficiency with standard business software, including Microsoft Office, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-5 years of professional Chemical Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, petrochemical, refining, or similar environment
• Hands-on exposure to plant chemical processing equipment, such as reaction vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, piping systems, instrumentation, control valves, and process-control systems
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM), including Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC)
• Familiarity with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), process flow diagrams, and chemical engineering process-simulation tools such as Aspen Plus or similar software
• Exposure to process improvement, process reliability, operating-procedure development, or capital-project execution in a manufacturing environment

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 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.
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
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.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$85,801.00 - $134,064.00
Chemours Level:
24
Annual Bonus Target:
6%
The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
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."