The Chemours Company

Operations & Maintenance Engineer - Maintenance Coordinator

The Chemours Company$85K — $134K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in chemical manufacturing.
  • Career-oriented with potential for leadership and plant responsibilities.
  • Proactive learner with ability to tackle new challenges quickly.
  • Familiarity with digital tools like SEEQ, Power BI, and Microsoft applications.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills essential.
  • Knowledge of chemical processes and maintenance procedures is a must.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily and weekly maintenance planning to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Transform maintenance notifications into actionable work orders and manage backlog effectively.
  • Prioritize work orders and create detailed maintenance schedules for execution.
  • Coordinate maintenance preparation including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and decontamination tasks.
  • Enforce adherence to safety policies and regulatory compliance during maintenance.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in work management processes and preventive strategies.
  • Compile and maintain turnaround work lists and coordinate pre-turnaround activities.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Comprehensive benefits packages for employee welfare.
  • 401(k) match to support retirement savings.
  • Employee stock purchase program for financial investment.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Commuter benefits for travel support.
  • Learning and development opportunities for career growth.
  • Strong initiatives for inclusion and diversity in the workplace.
  • Company-paid volunteer day to encourage community involvement.
Full Job Description
Chemours is seeking an Operations & Maintenance Engineer - Maintenance Coordinator to join our growing Louisville Works team. This position will be available at the Louisville, KY and report directly to the Operations Manager.

The Operations & Maintenance Engineer - Maintenance Coordinator is a key role serving as the primary liaison between Production and Maintenance. You will ensure maintenance activities are safely planned, properly prioritized, and effectively executed to meet business objectives and maximize equipment reliability. This position is responsible for coordinating daily schedules, resources, and communications, while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, PSM compliance, and operational excellence. In addition, you will serve as the site Turnaround Coordinator. This position may include direct supervisory responsibilities.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Work Management:
    • Lead and facilitate daily and weekly maintenance planning and scheduling meetings, working closely with Operations to maximize labor efficiency and minimize equipment downtime
  • Work Execution & Communication:
    • Convert maintenance notifications into work orders
    • Review, authorize, and track work orders and backlogs, including monthly PMs (preventative maintenance) items
    • Set work order priorities and develop detailed maintenance schedules
    • Coordinate all aspects of maintenance preparation, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) communications and equipment decontamination
    • Maintain proactive communication with Production and Maintenance teams, escalating critical or deferred tasks as needed
  • Visible Safety Leadership:
    • Ensure all maintenance activities consistently adhere to site safety policies, regulatory requirements, company standards, and industry best practices
  • Process Compliance:
    • Promote and enforce compliance with LOTO, Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Management (PSM), and other applicable processes and standards
  • Continuous Improvement:
    • Serve as the unit's integration leader for Work Management Processes (WMP), driving continuous improvement in planning, execution, and preventive maintenance strategies
    • Recommend and implement reliability enhancements to drive operational excellence
  • Turnaround Execution:
    • Serve at Turnaround coordination
    • Compile and maintain the turnaround work list
    • Lead and coordinate pre-turnaround meetings and communications
    • Lead the Area Equipment Integrity Committee and represent the department in turnaround (TAR) planning and execution
  • Data & Reporting:
    • Ensure data quality and completeness in SAP for work history, execution, and reporting.
    • Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, incidents, and corrective actions.
  • Problem Solving & Risk Management:
    • Identify safety or quality risks and participate in root cause analyses; recommend and implement corrective actions.
    • Support hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
    • Demonstrate flexibility to work abnormal or extended hours and respond to urgent operational needs as required.


The following is required for this role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in chemical manufacturing.
  • Career oriented and ready for a step-up role in leadership and plant responsibilities
  • Quick Learner with a proactive approach to new challenges
  • Demonstrated aptitude for learning and using digital tools such as SEEQ, Power BI and proficiency with Microsoft tools
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple, time-sensitive activities
  • Knowledge of chemical processes, maintenance procedures, equipment, and materials
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, extreme ownership and results driven


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

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."

About The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company is a global leader in titanium technologies, fluoroproducts, and chemical solutions. They are focused on addressing some of the world's biggest challenges, such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation, and more efficient transportation. The company was founded in 2015 as a spin-off from DuPont and has since established itself as a leading provider of innovative solutions that help customers improve their products and processes. Chemours operates in over 40 countries and has a diverse portfolio of products that are used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, and construction.
Learn more about The Chemours Company
Size
6,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$219 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$4.9 billion
NASDAQ

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