Electrician

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. 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. Chemours is seeking an Electrician to join our growing Mission Mining team! This position will report directly to the Maintenance Coordinator in our Nahunta, GA location. Safely perform highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems for mining and mineral processing facilities operating 24-hours per day, 7-days per week maximizing equipment availability and reducing downtime. Electrician will support active operations by maintaining and servicing mechanical and electrical machinery, instrumentation, control, lighting and fixtures, outlets and wiring, generators as well as install, replace, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical distribution systems including electric motors, transformers, switchgear, starters, and MCC’s. Preferred candidate will be a qualified industrial electrician capable of working closely with maintenance and operations teams in a mining and mineral processing environment. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Daily activities Ensure all work is performed within company, state, and federal regulations, standards, statutes, policies, and procedures. Identify and promote opportunities to improve mine safety performance, act as a safety leader. Maintain and service all machinery, including mechanical and electrical, instrumentation, control, lighting and fixtures, outlets and wiring, generators, etc. Install, replace, troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical distribution systems including electric motors, transformers, switchgear, starters, and MCC’s. Fabricate, install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain DCS and PLC control systems, SCADA and wireless systems, control panels, control boxes, and specialized electrical equipment and machinery. Complete open work orders and complete preventive maintenance activities as required by manufacturers OEM standards. Assist mechanics in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical and process equipment. Respond to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service. Goals for the role Act as a Safety Leader to ensure individual and team Safety remain top priority in the planning and execution of all tasks. Work closely with Company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) personnel targeting zero incidents and continuous improvement of mine site EHS performance. Continuous improvement in maintenance approach, encourage initiatives intended to reduce safety risk, increase productivity and efficiency, reduce maintenance cost. Responsibilities Work in a self-guided manner in the absence of supervision and demonstrate creativity, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate initiative. Report all personal injuries and EHS incidents and assist with both safety and environmental investigations. Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned areas. Ability to read electrical circuit diagrams and specifications, OEM maintenance manuals and requirements, interpret blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels, control boxes, etc. Skills in reading complex instructions required. Requisition material and supplies from stockroom; call vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies and recommend purchases and suppliers. Transfer primary power from one source to another. Install cables, conductors, wire tray, splice cables, build terminations and perform necessary hook-up for primary power lines. Monitor work done by outside contractors for adherence to National Electrical Code Requirements and report back to supervisor. Support down-day planning to accomplish required work per agreed cost and schedule. Offer guidance and support to other maintenance personnel to further develop in-house technical expertise. In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: Knowledge Of: Methods and techniques of troubleshooting, repairing and installing plant equipment. MSHA rules and regulations. Programmable logic controls, co-processors, DCS, SCADA and wireless systems. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications. Ability To: Troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment, machinery and related facilities. Operate power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment . Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Physical Requirements: Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Perform heavy manual labor when needed such as moving and installing equipment in different weather conditions. Frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves up to 50 pounds. Position requires working near and around operating mechanical parts and mobile equipment and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. Ability to read and interpret various plans and designs. Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as hearing protectors and respirators, as necessary. Qualifications, Education, Training and Skills: High School graduate and Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or five (5) to ten (10) years related experience as an E&I Mechanic in an industrial environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of the National Electric Code required and familiarity with NFPA Arc Flash safety regulations. 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 CHEMOURS. A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHEMISTRY COMPANY. We are driven by our purpose to create a more colorful, capable, and cleaner world through the power of chemistry. Built upon a 200-year-old legacy and a world-class product portfolio, we bring everyday convenience to virtually everything people touch—in industries ranging from automotive, paints, and plastics to electronics, construction, energy, and telecommunications. We bring solutions that are better, safer, more reliable, and more sustainable, through the power of chemistry. OUR APPROACH 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. The “ours” in Chemours represents everyone who works here. We’re thousands strong and always looking for the best and brightest to join our team. OUR CULTURE Five fundamental, foundational values form the substructure of our culture as a multinational corporation. They are core beliefs that guide and frame both our behaviors and our aspirations. Our values are in part what differentiate us from others, making us uniquely Chemours. They are—Customer Centered, Refreshing Simplicity, Collective Entrepreneurship, Safety Obsession, and Unshakable Integrity. At Chemours, our values are where everything begins. We were honored to be named a “Great Place to Work-Certified Company” for 2019-2020—our second consecutive year. We were also proud to receive a Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE VETS program in 2019. Chemours is an equal opportunity employer 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”. 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”. A new company. A new purpose. A new commitment to customers and chemistry. We are Chemours. And even more exciting is how our employees are committed to be catalysts for better. The word “ours” is in our name intentionally. It is about our employees, our customers and our world. Our values are simple: We seek to put our customers first always. We encourage creativity and simplicity. We give you the ability to operate with the innovation and enthusiasm of an entrepreneur. We are obsessed with making our world safe and we do this all with unshakable integrity – doing what is right. See chemistry in a different way at Chemours. PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)