Non-Destructive Examiner Technician - Mechanical Integrity

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

To perform and document API Inspection functions including NDE testing within the FPCTX complex as required by Mechanical Integrity Inspection Group. In this position the NDE Technician is expected to become certified as API 510, API 570 or 653 Authorized Inspector by the American Petroleum Institute and/or Qualified Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Technician as per ASNT-TC-1A.

II. QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License
• Currently hold an ASNT-TC-1A level II certification in (PT) Penetrant Testing, (UTT) Ultrasonic Thickness Testing. Experience and knowledge in (MT) Magnetic Particle Testing and (VT) Visual Testing.
• Knowledge of API 570, API510 and API 653 preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge (MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, GE APM System) preferred.

III. TRAINING

Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform NDT
• Perform Dye-Penetrant Testing (PT)
• Perform Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT)
• Perform Visual Testing / Inspections (VT)
• Perform daily reports of inspections, testing, duties, etc.
• Input field data into computer
• Analyze computer generated reports / data
• Train and prepare to take API certification exam for API 510, 570 and/or 653 Authorized Inspector and/or Qualified Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Technician as per ASNT-TC-1A.

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