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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.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting the operations of Laboratory Services and Quality Assurance. Develop or improve test methods consistent with recognized standards using various types of instrumentations and machines. Required to provide effective service and assistance to internal and external customers through polymer knowledge and analysis solutions to assure and improve product qualities.
All while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, safety and company requirements.
MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Project Management: Review and monitor polyolefin process quality and work with
operations through trouble-shooting, root cause analysis, and process optimization
to improve and assure product quality. Suggest and establish testing methods
according to the type of products. Prepare QA/QC schemes and procedures to
support the productions of new products.
Lead & Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitments: Assist
Application Development Group in their investigation to resolve quality complaints by
the use of 8D problem solving, analytical technology and process investigation to
determine the root cause and countermeasures. Assist QA and Marketing to
investigate and resolve any issues with final product quality and reduce the grading
pending to prevent the shipping delay.
Manage, Analyze, Integrate and Administer Solutions to Improve Efficiency: Help the
flow of daily Polyolefin QC activities, which includes reviewing QC data, railcar data
assignments, and lab instrumental performance.
Initiate Action and as the Critical Liason: Notifications, comments, and action to the
corresponding departments including Production and Traffic Dept. are needed if
potential problems are found in production process or in traffic loading area.
THM: Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total House
Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No
Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant like new condition.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
0-3 years of experience in Polyolefins plant operation or technology.
and/or a strong background in polymer chemistry, polymer processing, analytical problem solving /troubleshooting skills.
2. Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job
Must be organized in a manner that allows multiple issues to be handled at the same time. Mathematical skills, Personal computer skills and applicable software. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good business and technical writing capability. Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service; behave professionally; treat others with respect and dignity.
3. Education
Bachelor of Science degree preferably in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer/Materials Sciences and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field from a recognized university.
4. Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge
Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire; to meet all technical and safety requirements for 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
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
Other details
- Job Family SP
- Job Function E
- Pay Type Salary
- Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
- 201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA