Instrument & Electrical Technician

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 an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) Technician to join our Manufacturing & Operations team at our New Johnsonville, TN site. This hands-on role supports safe, reliable operations and offers a four-day work week with 10-hour shifts.

The Instrument & Electrical Technician supports safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems in a high-hazard chemical manufacturing environment. This role applies hands-on technical expertise to improve maintenance techniques, equipment reliability, and process control performance while upholding Chemours’ safety and ethical standards.

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

• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, electronic, and instrumentation equipment using hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on process control systems including DCS, transmitters, variable speed drives, and control loops.

• Calibrate gauges, controllers, transmitters, and other instruments in accordance with ISO and site standards.

• Perform Lock, Tag, and Try (LTT) procedures to ensure equipment is safe for maintenance.

• Maintain and troubleshoot motor control centers and motors; repair or replace as needed.

• Utilize technical documentation (prints, manuals, and specifications) for troubleshooting and repair.

• Follow all site safety, health, and environmental requirements, including proper PPE usage and vessel entry procedures.

• Collaborate with operations, mechanical technicians, engineers, and vendors to resolve instrumentation and electrical issues.

• Prepare and maintain maintenance, calibration, and compliance records for audits and regulatory needs.

• Inspect plant areas, identify needed repairs, and participate in maintenance planning, shutdowns, and overhauls.

The following is required for this role: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of five (5) years of applicable industrial maintenance experience in Electrical or Instrumentation, OR

• Minimum of two (2) years of applicable industrial maintenance experience plus an Associate Degree, equivalent technical or military training, or NCCER certification.

• Ability to work rotating or flexible shifts and meet physical job requirements, including climbing, PPE use, and work in high-hazard environments.

The following is preferred for this role: 

• Experience in chemical or high-hazard manufacturing environments.

• Experience with DCS systems, advanced instrumentation, and process control calibration.

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.

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”.