PROCESS ENGINEER I

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 Process Engineer position exists to increase & optimize productivity while assisting in reducing costs and increasing operating profit.  The process engineer increases productivity and adds value by integrating plant assets, personnel, technology, energy, MIS, effective maintenance, instrumentation, production, raw material handling, and material flow processes. All while sustaining 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 statistical process techniques and other measurement tools to develop, maintain and present required reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes or supporting the need to introduce new processes. Issue Management of Change through the KMS system.  Follow up with any recommendations for abnormalities or incidents. Troubleshoot process abnormalities including field visits and equipment inspection and make corrections and recommendations as necessary.

Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitments:  
Anticipate needs, work as a problem solver to eliminate blockages, and enhance the consistent delivery of quality products that exceed customer expectations. Manage, solve, and/or recommend a resolution to discrepancies, deviations, abnormalities, customer complaints, quality, and non-quality-related issues.   

PSM:  
Assist with elements of process safety and projects such as MOCs, PSI updates, and P&ID modifications.   

III.    QUALIFICATIONS

A.    TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 
1.    Previous Related Experience Required
No prior experience is required but 1 ~ 2 experience in a petro-chemical refinery experience is a plus.

2.    Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job
•    Knowledge of Thermodynamics, Energy & material balance, Unit operations, heat/mass transfer, fluid statics and Dynamic, kinetics, engineering economies.
•    Ability to train and learn. 
•    Wiliness to take over responsibility in your areas.  

3.    Education  
B.S. Degree Chemical engineering; other related engineering disciplines considered.

4.    Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge
•    Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
•    Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.

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 match and profit-sharing match,
Cash Balance Pension Plan and equity for all employees