Electrical Technician - I/E Maintenance 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
To monitor process in area of responsibility to ensure equipment and control parameters
are functioning as designed. To ensure process is operated in a safe and efficient manner.

II. QUALIFICATIONS
1. High School graduate or equivalent
2. Valid Driver’s License
3. Be able to obtain within 90 days of employment and hold a “TWIC” –Transportation
Workers Identification Card for duration of employment.
4. An Associate’s degree in Electrical or related fields or a NCCER Certification or
minimum two (2) years of plant electrical maintenance experience.

III. TRAINING
Will require training in company policies and procedures after hire.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Troubleshoot electrical equipment malfunctions
2. Repair electrical equipment & systems
3. Install electrical equipment and control devices/circuits
4. Run electrical conduit, cable tray with associated fitting and wirings
5. Calibrate protective relays and transducers
6. Troubleshoot and program various V.F.D.
7. Troubleshoot electrical malfunction in various laboratory equipment
8. Adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, ISO,
personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, regulatory and company
requirements.
9. Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements. Including daily
audits.
10. Be active in Operation Clean Sweep, and ensure employees are aware of and
accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal.
11. Work outside normal shift hours as needed.
12. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
13. Perform other tasks and duties assigned by Supervisor to perform test and PM on following equipment:

• 480V, 4160V and 13.8KV SWGR
• 13.8KV Capacitor Banks
• 13.8/4.16KV and 13.8KV/480V Transformers
• 1000 HP 500V DC Motor and Controller
• 4160V and 480V MCC
• UPS System
• 480V, 4160V and 13.8KV Motors

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