Solving some of the world’s biggest challenges

Chemours at Washington Works is a different kind of chemistry company. Every day we produce products that create a better world and are essential to our lives.

What we make at Washington Works makes the world work

From the cell phone in your hand, to fostering education in Wood County, to the habitats we conserve—Chemours Washington Works plays an important role. We are committed to producing innovative products that enable industries critical to both local prosperity and global progress, making a difference in our community, and being an environmental leader and responsible manufacturer.

We strive to not only be a great place to work, providing opportunities for people across Wood County and the Mid-Ohio Valley area, but also to contribute to the local economy and preserving and investing in the beauty of the environment around us. We are committed to empowering the next generation, within Chemours and throughout the community, with knowledge, experience and development opportunities.

Chemours is the only U.S. manufacturer of PFA, a critical resin used in manufacturing the semiconductors that power our phones, computers, and other electronic systems. Without PFA, domestic semiconductor manufacturing would not be possible.

The fluoropolymer solutions we produce at Washington Works are also critical to increasing efficiency and durability in lithium-ion batteries, which power electric cars and other modes of transportation.

We’ve implemented industry-leading technologies and processes to protect human health and the environment.

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Welcome to Washington Works

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“Welcome to Washington Works”

“Whether it’s the smart phone in your hand, your child’s tablet, or your electric car, everything is possible with Chemours chemistry.”

“As a Chemours employee, I want to ensure that what we’re leaving is better for our community.”

“Chemours solves the world’s most challenging problems and I’m honored and blessed to do that right here in the state of West Virginia.”

Jim Hollingsworth

Washington Works Plant Manager

Chemours solves the world’s most challenging problems, and I am honored and blessed to do that in the state of West Virginia.

Our work in the community

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Sweet Street Birthday Celebration

On September 9, 2023, we hosted the Sweet Street Birthday Celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of United Way of the Greater Mid-Ohio Valley and the 75th anniversary of the Chemours Washington Works site, their long-standing community partnership, and commitment to Parkersburg and the Greater Mid-Ohio Valley. Chemours volunteers hosted two "Fun with Science" demonstrations for families, with kids learning all about STEM from the Chemours team.

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Chemours Discovery World on Market check for $350,000

Little learners. Big dreams.

We are proud to announce a $350,000 multi-year STEM education grant for the newly opened Discovery World on Market children’s museum in Parkersburg. This will help develop the next generation of learners, thinkers and creators through fun, hands-on STEM learning. Our investment will also provide admission passes for underserved children and their families to experience the museum, plus fund Science Saturdays with Chemours volunteers.

Advancing educational opportunities for local students

For over 20 years, our employees have supported schools in Wood County, working to foster a love of STEM with students of all ages through programs like “Fun with Science.”

Our local partners

Sierra Gard

Value Stream Specialist/Scrum Master

I was a part of “Fun with Science” when I was in elementary school. Now I’m able to go back out into the community and perform some of those experiments with kids… it helps them engage with science and see what’s possible.

The greatest place to work

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Work that makes a difference

As one of the largest employers in West Virginia, providing over 730 local jobs, we not only offer careers with significant growth potential but the flexibility and space for employees to nurture their lives beyond the workplace.

Flexibility, work-life balance, and compassion are core to our culture, and our employees respond by staying with Chemours for the long term. As an inclusive and diverse workforce, we strive to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and proud to represent the company.

Here to support our employees

We offer several Employee Resource Groups, including the Women's Network, VetNet, PRIDE, and Early Career Network as supportive frameworks for employees to bring their authentic selves to work and to grow in every stage of their careers.

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The wellness of our employees is a priority

Our holistic wellness program inspires employees and their families to lead healthier and happier lives together.

Environmental Leadership

We’re committed to being a responsible steward of the environment and community around us.

We are guided by our commitment to responsible manufacturing and are continuing to use the latest technologies to reduce emissions. We are proud that our work is supporting local communities, our global economy and our shared clean energy future.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chemours?

Chemours is a different kind of chemistry company, driven by purpose and performance, for a world that demands and expects more. We are committed to safety, process, and rigor. Our advanced chemistries are the product of sustained and methodical research and are critical to the U.S. economy, technology leadership, and to a sustainable future.
What makes the products at Washington Works so important?

Our innovative products enable industries critical to both local prosperity and global progress. We are the only plant in the United States that manufactures PFA, a critical resin used in manufacturing the semiconductors that power our phones, computers, and other electronic systems. Without the PFA produced here at Washington Works, it would be impossible to secure a domestic supply chain for semiconductors, risking more shortages and disruptions. The fluoropolymer solutions we produce at Washington Works are also critical to increasing efficiency and durability in lithium-ion batteries, which power electric cars and other modes of transportation.
How can I seek employment with Chemours?

We are always seeking new team members who are driven by purpose and performance. You can find out more on our careers page and a full list of openings here.

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