Process Engineer - Hdpe II

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 petrochemical industry process engineering position exists in order to optimize the utilization of physical assets and technology resources to manufacture the highest quality products in the most efficient and effective manner, reduce costs, and increase operating profit. The process engineer increases productivity and adds value by integrating plant assets, personnel, technology, energy, MIS, effective maintenance, instrumentation, production, raw material handling, and material flow processes while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health and safety regulatory and Company requirements.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Project Management: Study the process and look for areas of improvement that will help the unit achieve Best Industry Practices and correct problem areas. Perform Process improvement through MOC or B-1.

PSM: Support Unit PSM Compliance through proper use of MOC process and involvement in PHA and LOPA.

Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitments: By meeting the needs of each sales channel and customer.

Anticipate needs, work as a problem solver to eliminate blockages, and enhance the consistent delivery of quality products that exceed customer expectations. Manage, solve, and/or recommend a resolution to discrepancies, deviations, abnormalities, customer complaints, quality, and non-quality related issues.

Initiate Action and as the Critical Liaison: 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 on sales, marketing, production planning, credit, quality, logistics, and customer service. Comply with company policy/procedures to streamline day-to-day processes, workflow, and related practices.

Perform Short-Term Strategic Planning Analysis: Make recommendations in these areas: market trends, sales forecast and sales targets, production targets, new product development, and potential new customers.

THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total Housekeeping Maintenance Program.

Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

• No prior experience is required but 1 ~ 2 experience in a petrochemical or refinery environment is preferred.
• B.S. Degree Chemical engineering; other related engineering disciplines are considered

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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

Other details

• Job Family SP

• Job Function E

• Pay Type Salary

• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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• 201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA