Process Engineer - Technical Department

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 provide process, and mechanical/chemical engineering support to the daily operations of the plant. The process engineer complies with the goals on production, quality, training, yearly/monthly budget, cost reports, safety, environmental, plant start up, plant shutdown, normal operation, and improvement project/expansion management. 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 process improvements.

Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitment: Meeting the needs of each sales channel and customer. Anticipate needs, work as a problem solver to eliminate blockages, and enhance consistent delivery of quality products exceeding customer expectations. The role requires managing, solving, and/or recommending a resolution to discrepancies, deviations, abnormalities, customer complaints, quality, and no-quality-related issues.

Project Management: Implement areas of improvement that will help the unit achieve Best Industry Practices and correct problem areas. Follow up with projects routinely utilizing best practices, benchmarking, planning, root cause analysis, and any other BACT.

PSM: Assist with elements of process safety and projects such as MOCs, PSI updates, and P&ID modifications. Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assure compliance with all company safety, health, and security programs and practices. Provide management and leadership timely and thorough reporting of all incidents to ensure all incidents are investigated properly. Take personal responsibility and ownership for safety, including bringing the attitude that "I am individually responsible for safety" to the job each and every day.

Initiate Action as the Critical Liaison: To coordinate with multiple internal departments, cross-functional representatives, and key external contacts/decision makers on various decision-making processes. Manage, Analyze, Integrate, and Administer Solutions to Improve Efficiency: Gather, compile, analyze, report, and make recommendations with critical impact to sales, marketing, production planning, credit, quality, logistics, and customer service. Comply with company policy/procedures to streamline day-to-day processes, work flow, and related practices.

THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.

III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
No prior experience is necessary, but 0~3 years of experience in a petrochemical environment is preferred

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.
• Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
• General Mathematic and Writing skills
• Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
• Computer skills, including but not limited to MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

3. Education
B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering required; other related engineering disciplines considered, PHD in Polymer Science is a plus

4. Other Certification/Training Required
• 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


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