Sr. Industrial Hygienist

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.

Sr. Industrial Hygienist

This position can sit in NJ or Texas

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Executes the planning, design and implementation of the Corporate Personal Safety & Industrial Hygiene and Loss Control programs to ensure compliance with all state, Federal and corporate regulations, policies and procedures. Provides expert technical support to all company locations. Provides substantial support to the company's Product Stewardship Program for all product lines.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Projects constitute the majority of the workload and are largely self-initiated. Exercises initiative, originality and sound judgment in applying engineering and project management theories and practices to ensure effective solutions to safety/IH concerns. Work is performed independently or with minimal supervision.

Reviews corporate operations for comparison to established procedures to determine compliance with laws and regulations. Based upon knowledge of organizational goals and constraints, makes major decisions and substantial commitments of manpower, funds and material.

Chronic non-conformance by operating units requires unique and innovative solutions. The individual is capable of solving such with a minimum of direction.

Participates as a member of internal audit teams to develop improved procedures for safety monitoring and compliance. May act as technical representative for national industry associations.

TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA

Ten (10) years of experience in plant safety I IH or corporate safety/IH. Knowledge of Food and Drug Regulations (food packaging) and/or Product Stewardship requirements desirable.

Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job

Most of the following: Hazwoper Supervisor & Trainer, Hazmat Supervisor, OSHA Compliance, Radiation Safety Officer, Asbestos Supervisor, HazCom Trainer, TSCA Coordinator, Loss Management, and PSM training.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Experience in database management desirable, e.g. Microsoft Access.

Education

Bachelor of Science or Engineering Degree, 4 year (B.S.), or Degree in Public Health specialized in Occupational Health & Safety with 7-10 years of applicable experience.

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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 R

• Pay Type Salary

• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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