Learn and Earn Intern

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 a Learn & Earn Intern to join our team at Washington Works Site in Parkersburg, WV.

Students that succeed in Chemours’ internship and co-op program are typically reconsidered for future opportunities within the company! Eager students that are looking to be a catalyst for better are encouraged to apply.

Location: Parkersburg, WV

Hours: 30 hours per week

Term: June 2026 - December 2027

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

• Access all areas of the facilities as is needed to perform repairs and maintenance

• Disassemble and assemble all parts of machines and support equipment according to the manufacturers, specifications.

• Troubleshoots and repairs all equipment in the plant.

• Preventative maintenance on all equipment as scheduled.

• Read a basic electrical schematic.

• Reading P&ID’s

• Repair and maintain production lines and mechanical equipment such as motors and conveyor systems.

• Disassembles, inspects, cleans, repairs, and reassembles equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, blowers, pressure vessels, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems air compressors, etc. according to oral and written instructions.

• Aligns rotating and stationary equipment such as pumps, shafts, motors, gearboxes, blowers, and drive assemblies in order to prevent premature bearing, shaft and coupling failure.

• Disassembles and reassembles heavy equipment such as columns, heat exchangers, and reboilers in order to make them ready for rigging, cleaning, inspection, packing and/or gasket replacement.

• Precision measurements using optiline lasers, depth gauges, micrometers, feeler gauges, and calipers, etc. to align, check and adjust mechanical equipment

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The following is required for this role:

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent

• Ability to work rotating 12- hour shifts including overtime, weekends, holidays, and short notice call-in as required.

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds, climb stairs, stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and reach overhead,

• Ability to wear required PPE (personal Protective Equipment – eyewear, acid suit, breathing air, etc.)

• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

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 visitingChemours.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”.