CATALYST & POLYMERIZATION STAFF SPECIALIST

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.; Point Comfort (TX); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Group Term Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and PTO)

FlexTime Available

Zusammenfassung

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. in Point Comfort, TX seeks an experienced Catalyst Development professional to lead development, evaluation and scale-up of catalysts for commercial resin production.

You will collaborate with R&D, Operations and Commercial teams to improve performance, reduce costs, and ensure safety throughout development and testing. You will coordinate laboratory testing, pilot and production-scale trials, and maintain lab procedures, training, and equipment protocols

Qualifikationen

• Ten years of catalyst reactor testing experience with Ziegler Natta and metallocene technologies.
• Strong lab process knowledge, reactor design, process control and catalyst handling.
• Experience with safety, training, and technical documentation.

Aufgaben

• Lead catalyst development, evaluation, optimization and scale-up for commercial units.
• Design and analyze catalyst data to define performance and operating envelopes.
• Coordinate with R&D, Process Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams.
• Develop and maintain lab procedures, training programs, and equipment protocols.
• Provide direct technical guidance during production trials and post-trial reviews.
• Ensure process safety, hazard analysis, PSSR and MOC participation.

Kenntnisse

Catalyst development

Laboratory testing

Production scale trials

Process safety

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

End-use performance knowledge

Reactor testing

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

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

Develop new or improved end-use applications for polyolefin resins on various types of converting machines and provide effective assistance to customers and internal business groups to facilitate polyolefin resin sales. To enhance best practices, provide solutions to achieve customer satisfaction. All while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, safety regulations, and company requirements.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Catalyst Development

Lead the development, evaluation, optimization, and commercialization of new and improved catalysts to support business growth, cost reduction, product quality, and competitive advantage. Generate, analyze, and interpret catalyst kinetic, physical, chemical, and performance data to establish catalyst activity, selectivity, stability, life, and operating envelopes. Develop predictive models and correlations to translate laboratory and pilot-scale catalyst performance into expected commercial-unit performance. Identify opportunities to improve catalyst performance, extend catalyst life, reduce catalyst consumption, improve process efficiency, and lower overall manufacturing costs. Establish catalyst performance specifications and acceptance criteria in collaboration with R&D, Process Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and Commercial teams. Help advance catalysts that will afford better value creation and/or cost savings; to help improve the competitiveness of FPC’s product portfolio and product quality to meet customer’s needs.

Laboratory and Testing Support

Identify, evaluate, specify, and procure catalyst testing equipment, analytical instrumentation, reactors, and supporting laboratory systems to maintain contemporary and leading-edge testing capabilities. Develop equipment specifications, participate in vendor evaluations, and provide technical input during equipment selection and purchasing. Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and start-up to ensure systems meet technical, safety, environmental, and operational requirements. Develop, maintain, and improve laboratory procedures, test methods, operating instructions, and equipment-specific protocols. Ensure catalyst testing equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and operated within established specifications. Create and administer training programs for new reactors, testing equipment, analytical methods, and laboratory procedures. Train laboratory personnel and other technical staff on safe and effective operation of catalyst testing systems.

Production Trial Support

Provide direct technical support to production units during production-scale developmental trials of new, modified, or optimized catalysts. Develop detailed production trial plans, including objectives, operating conditions, sampling requirements, performance criteria, safety considerations, and contingency plans. Coordinate laboratory, pilot, and production-scale testing activities to ensure effective scale-up of catalyst technology. Work directly with Operations and Process Engineering to troubleshoot catalyst-related issues during production trials and recommend operating adjustments. Monitor catalyst performance during trials and evaluate activity, selectivity, stability, product quality, throughput, energy efficiency, catalyst consumption, and other relevant commercial metrics. Analyze production trial data and compare results against laboratory and pilot-scale predictions to validate scale-up models and identify opportunities for improvement. Provide real-time technical guidance during trials and make recommendations regarding continuation, modification, or termination of test conditions when appropriate. Lead post-trial evaluations and document results, lessons learned, technical conclusions, and recommendations for future production implementation. Support the transition of successful catalyst technologies from development into routine commercial production.

Process Safety, Quality, and Compliance

Maintain a strong commitment to process safety and safe laboratory and production practices in all catalyst development activities. Participate in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), risk assessments, and other applicable process safety activities associated with catalyst development and testing. Ensure catalyst development activities appropriately address hazards associated with chemicals, high temperatures, high pressures, hydrogen, toxic or reactive materials, and laboratory/production reactor systems.

THM

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

Iii. Qualifications

• TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
• Previous Related Experience Required A minimum of ten (10) years of catalyst reactor testing experience with both Ziegler Natta and metallocene technologies. Excellent understanding of lab processes, reactor design, process control and catalyst handling.
• Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
• Personal computer skills and applicable software.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good business writing ability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of B-1 processes.
• Strong background in the installation and operation of various lab scale reactors.
• In-depth knowledge of the air-free handling of catalyst, co-catalysts and raw materials.
• Strong knowledge of the end-use performance of catalysts.
• Strong knowledge of reactor control system programming.
• Good knowledge of product development project structure and compilation of test data.
• Good knowledge of plant contacts and maintenance group processes and capability.
• Direct support of production-scale unit trials using new catalysts.
• To work closely with internal customers and tailor testing needs to their specific applications.
• Working knowledge of the FPC contracting/purchasing and accounting processes.
• Excellent knowledge of workplace safety policies and training coordination.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Education High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of direct job-related experience required. Associate’s degree with 8 years of direct job-related experience. Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of direct job-related experience preferred.
• 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.
• Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certifications.

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