Instrument Engineer

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE

The PE3 Engineering position exists to optimize physical assets and technology resources in the PE3 Unit. To ensure plant equipment reliability and add value by integrating plant assets, personnel, and technology within the PE3 Unit. All while working with other maintenance craft departments and operations department to sustain a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, and safety regulations and Company requirements.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Process Improvement: Utilizes recognized process techniques and other tools to develop, maintain, and present required reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes or supporting the need to introduce new process improvements. All while ensuring all PSM and environmental requirements are understood and met. Communicate with involved engineering groups to ensure improvements are completed according to best engineering practices.

Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitment: Anticipate needs, work as a problem solver to eliminate potential issues, and enhance consistent delivery of quality products exceeding customer expectations. The role requires managing, solving, and/or recommending a resolution to discrepancies, deviations, abnormalities, customer complaints, quality, and no-quality-related issues.

Process Safety Management: Assist with elements of the process safety management standard, including but not limited to Management of Change, Process Safety Information, and Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews.

Staff Development: Engaged and self-motivated to learn through available educational materials, researching on the internet, and staying up to date on safety and standard operating procedure training and development. Learn from previous unit experiences. Engage and participate through direct collaboration with the area supervisor and manager in daily field activities to better comprehend the area's needs and responsibilities.

THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Related Experience Required
• No previous experience required; 1–3 years of experience in polyolefins plant operations or technology, and/or a strong background in polymer chemistry, polymer processing, and analytical troubleshooting/problem-solving is preferred.
• Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
• Energy and Material Balance, Mass Transfer Operations, Kinetics and Reactor Design, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics.
• Safety Certification or safety classes a plus but not required.
• DCS and programming experience a plus but not required.
• Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
• Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
• Education
• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering required; other related engineering disciplines considered.

Check Out Our Benefits

Health Coverage and Perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Group Term Life, Dependent and

Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

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Work/Life Balance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off for a balanced life

(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)

FlexTime Available

Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match,

Cash Balance, Pension Plan