Mechanical Engineer - Engineering Center/Equipment Design Team

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.; Point Comfort (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and procure essential equipment for its Texas operations. The role involves planning, budgeting, datasheet preparation, and coordinating with suppliers from bid to project completion.

You will review schedules, quotations, and vendor evaluations, suggesting cost-saving design improvements while maintaining safety and environmental compliance on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering (ABET preferred).
• 2–5 years in mechanical engineering design or project management in petrochemicals preferred.
• Strong knowledge of API, ASME, ANSI, and TEMA codes.
• Experience in procurement of pumps, vessels, tanks and package equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and procure mechanical equipment for site units.
• Prepare budgets, datasheets, and cost estimates for projects.
• Review schedules, quotations, and supplier evaluations.
• Suggest design improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee equipment installation while ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Skills

Pumps & vessels

API/ASME/ANSI/TEMA

Compressors

Refrigeration equipment

AutoCAD

MS Office

COMPASS

Work-flow systems

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

COMPASS

Job description

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 purpose of this position is to design and procure quality mechanical equipment required to operate the site’s units smoothly and with more efficiency. This position’s function is to plan, organize and manage project activities from start to finish and will contribute to assigned projects by preparing budgets and datasheets as well as reviewing schedules and quotation evaluations. He/she will contribute suggestions for design and cost savings and will oversee the installation of equipment on site all while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health and safety regulatory and company requirements.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

SAFETY - 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.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PROBLEM SOLVING: Plan and coordinate activities concerned with design, construction, and modification of equipment and machinery. Resolve fabrication problems of Pressure vessels, Nozzle orientations, Baffle size & location, Anchor bolt orientation, Support location, Materials and Surface finish, Gasket issues. Evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate construction conflict and piping interference.
BUDGET AND COST CONTROL - Manage Project Equipment Budget costs as measured by Monthly Management Reports Analysis of cost deviations and causes of costs; initiation of cost efficiencies; identification of inefficiencies and recommendations to correct; analyze budget trends, develop and recommend cost control requirements.
EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT: attend new project meeting and understand and study work scope. Provide preliminary designs, bill of materials, and cost estimates for projects. Prepare B-pert, bid tabulation, technical evaluations, and contract award recommendations on various equipment installations.
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

• Education
• B.S. Degree in (specific engineering field such as Mechanical, Industrial) engineering required; other engineering disciplines from ABET-accredited universities may be considered.
• Previous Related Experience Required
• No prior experience is required; 2-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, Procurement of mechanical Equipment, projects execution/management in petrochemical industries is preferred.
• Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
• Basic design knowledge in the design and procurement of pumps, vessels, API tank, Compressors, refrigeration Equipment and package equipment.
• Basic knowledge in the industrial design codes such as API, ASME, ANSI and TEMA.
• Basic knowledge in the use of COMPRESS, AutoCAD and MS Office, Knowledge of corporate "work Flow" system, department responsibilities and procedure.
• Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
• Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.

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