Mechanical Engineer

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 provide engineering support for daily activities and other duties assigned on Engineering Center matters during design, construction, pre-commissioning and startup activities of a new or existing unit(s).

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Project Handling: Project engineering coordinator for improvement and expansion projects. Collect engineering information include specification, engineering data, drawings, operation and maintenance opinion/suggestion. Communicate and following up project activities with PICs. Project B-4 closure issuing when project 100% completion.
Budget/Schedule Control: Estimate, coordinate, and issue B-2 project budget per project scope of works for review and approval. Project schedule A-Chart/B-pert development and following up. Payment invoice review and processing.
Equipment/ Piping Procurement: Issue material/equipment purchasing requisition per DDE provides specifications. Vendor drawings review/comment and approval. Evaluation & clarification vendors quote and submit evaluation summary for approval.
Bid Package Development and Construction management : Issue Bid package, review & clarify bidders' proposals, then do the evaluations report. Coordinate pre-con meeting before the mobilization with unit and operation. Call for kick-off meeting, based on the job category. Assist with
Contractor to solve the engineering issue regarding fabrication or field construction. Visit and check in vendor's shop, witness pressure testing. Submit project progress report on monthly basis. RFI response and FAR preparation for contract closing.
Leadership and Staff Development: Coach and lead individual team members for continued development.
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 required; but 6 months to 3 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, projects execution/management and construction of petrochemical industries is preferred.

2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job

• Familiar with engineering standard, such as ASME, ANSI, NEMA NEC and FPC Project manual.
• Computer and network administration knowledge, familiar with PC office software,
  including but not limited to Word, Excel, Project, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of corporate "work Flow" system, department responsibilities and
  procedure.
• Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
• Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.

3. Education

B.S. Degree in (specific engineering field such as Mechanical, Process, Chemical) engineering required; other engineering disciplines from ABET-accredited universities may be considered.

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