ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST 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 
This position is responsible for being aware, providing guidance, and maintaining compliance with existing, new, and modified State, Federal, and corporate regulations, policies, and procedures at Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas. Performs routine engineering tasks using standard procedures including regular inspections of the facility. The Environmental Specialist will also provide reporting services as needed.

II.    MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 
Environmental Compliance
Facilitate implementation of Environmental programs that provide methods of compliance for the operating units individually and the facility as a whole including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company safety, health, and security programs/ practices in line with corporate and site goals/objectives.

Leadership and Development
Coach and lead individual team members and groups for continued development of Environmental Competency throughout the organization.

Initiate Action and Function as the Critical Liaison
Determine maintenance, operations, and other support needs through interaction and provide regulatory interpretation/support to meet corporate objectives/goals. Facilitate regulatory compliance through implementation of training, policies/procedures, environmental evaluation of compliance as applicable, and provide execution/assistance for special projects as needed.

Environmental Stewardship
Execute assigned responsibilities, activities, and tasks in a manner protective of the environment so as to prevent/minimize environmental releases/emissions/issues, in line with corporate and site goals/objectives and regulatory requirements.

THM 
Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total Housekeeping Maintenance Program. Emphasize Nothing Touch the Ground Program and No Visual Pollution Program. Maintain the plant like new condition.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 
1. Previous Related Experience Required
6 – 10 years of applicable experience depending upon education requirements.

2. Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job
1.    Working knowledge of Mircosoft Office, power Point and database programs.
2.    Ability to operate various office equipment.
3.    Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.

3. Education 
B. S. Degree in one of the environmental sciences or engineering disciplines with 6 years' of direct job related experience preferred; Associates with 8 years' of direct job related experience; or HS Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years' direct job related experience required.

4. Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge
1.    Personal computer and applicable software
2.    Basic office equipment
3.    Motor vehicles

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