Corrosion Specialist

Company: Chemours
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin 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 Corrosion Specialist to join our growing Engineering Technology team. This position will be available at the Chemours Discovery Hub, in Newark, Delaware and report directly to the Engineering Technology Director.

The position will require advanced technical expertise in corrosion and metallurgy to deliver support across a wide spectrum of Corrosion Engineering initiatives including new bench scale process development, pilot plant operations, capital project support, and managing and resolving corrosion issues and failures in commercially operating processes. This support will involve the selection and application of a range of high-performance alloys in highly corrosive environments, corrosion testing and materials evaluation, root cause failure analysis, welding material selection and specifications, as-needed support for fabrication and repair, and executing advanced corrosion and materials technology programs for Chemours' growth and manufacturing initiatives.

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

• Serve as a Corrosion subject matter expert for materials selection and degradation issues in highly corrosive chemical processes by collaborating with Chemours Engineering Consultants, plant engineers and/or research scientists to drive solutions for corrosion control for plant operations, Capital projects and new process development efforts.
  
• Design unique lab corrosion testing and field corrosion monitoring programs and execute root cause failure analyses programs with recommendations for corrosion management and mitigation approaches.
  
• Direct and train laboratory technologists and materials engineers on laboratory corrosion test setups and procedures, including safety protocols and hazard reviews.
  
• Lead and deploy new technologies related to corrosion and materials to enhance field operations. Manage the Corporate Corrosion Data-base and forecast new lab capital equipment to expand current lab capabilities.
  
• Lead cross-functional, site, and corporate program teams for business wide issues, including networking with company resources and driving interactions with external customers, partners, and laboratories to achieve timely solutions to significant business objectives.
  
• Provide in-depth mentorship and internal corrosion training to new technical professionals in addition to writing of technical documents, interaction with clients, and how to research and prioritize work.
  
• Travel to plant sites and fabrication shops for face-to-face interactions, estimated 10%.
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • An advanced degree, MS or PhD in Metallurgical, Corrosion Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering with a strong technical foundation in corrosion and materials technology. Candidates with an MS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry who have demonstrated proficiency in metallurgy, corrosion, and/or materials engineering will also be considered.
    
  • Industrial experience and in-depth understanding of the application of high-performance alloys in highly corrosive processes, along with proficiency in their metallurgy, corrosion damage mechanisms, and welding and repair procedures.
    
  • Strong experimental background in corrosion testing methods with the ability to design and implement lab tests that simulate complex plant corrosive environments/situations. Ability to direct and work safely in a variety of hazardous and corrosive environments is essential.
    
  • Strong interpersonal, networking and teamwork skills for leading and building consensus in multi-disciplinary teams for problem solving, developing a client base, and working well with all levels of Chemours personnel, including upper-level management, engineering consultants, lab technologists, and research scientists, chemists, and analytical personnel.
    
  • Flexibility and the ability to meet commitments in a timely manner are required as consulting efforts will vary from intense short-term laboratory testing and root cause failure analyses (RCFAs) to longer-term in-depth technical programs and field on-line corrosion monitoring.
    
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    • Over five years of experience in the Chemical Process or related Industries is desired.
      
    • Knowledge of electrochemical techniques and various analytical methods for the evaluation of corrosion mechanisms.
      
    • Ability to develop and lead longer-term applied research programs around Chemours's operating and developmental chemical manufacturing processes.
      
    • Knowledge in related Materials Engineering fields such as non-destructive testing (NDT), welding, and fabrication.
      
      
      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):
      $105,280.00 - $164,500.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      26
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      11%
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. 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."

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