OLEFIN I OPERATIONS SHIFT SUPERVISOR III

Formosa Plastics Group; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Formosa Plastics Group in Texas is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead Olefins 1-unit process operators, ensuring adherence to company policies and process knowledge while meeting production goals.

The role focuses on safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities for scheduling, review of logs, coordinating with maintenance, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in chemical/petrochemical operations.
• Olefins experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent with five years of direct job-related experience; process operator course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign operators to areas weekly and monitor daily via logs and checklists.
• Assess Olefins 1-unit operations using logs, PI trends, and DCS readings.
• Flag abnormalities and relay to Supervisors; follow up maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Evaluate Trainees in Process Operator Program and develop talents for teamwork.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, process stability, energy use, and equipment reliability.
• Promote cleanliness and housekeeping through Total House Keeping Maintenance program.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Business writing

AS400

DCS experience

Organizational skills

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Process chemical operator course (preferred)

Tools

AS400

DCS

Process monitoring software

Job description

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE

The purpose of the Shift Supervisor position is to be directly in charge of the Olefins 1-unit process operators and ensure the operators are up to date on the company's policies and process knowledge within the unit. The Shift Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring the unit operates in a safe manner while complying with environmental protocols, stipulations, and regulations. While still meeting production goals and maintaining quality standards.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Manage and Lead:

Assign the operators to their areas of responsibility weekly and monitor daily by reviewing the log sheets and checklists. Handle any conflicts, whether operational or personal, that develop. Be clear and precise in communications with operators and obtain feedback to ensure he/she understands the communication.

Operations:

Assess the Olefins 1-unit operations by reviewing the log sheets, logbook notes, PI trends, and DCS readings. Manage, solve, and /or recommend resolving discrepancies, deviations, and abnormalities by staying up to date on the operational processes within Olefins Direct the proper operational steps during nights and weekends if a situation arises.

Facilitate the Fulfillment of Work Orders:

Gather and collect the daily/weekly/monthly checklists and review for abnormalities. Flag abnormalities and relay them to the Operation Staff personnel (Day Supervisors / Managers) in the unit supervisor report. Follow up maintenance work to reduce equipment downtime and ensure repairs are through to reduce subsequent failures and downtime.

Staff Development:

Evaluate the Process Operator Trainees from the Process Operator Program. Develop each individual’s talents to the fullest, creating an environment that supports collaboration, cross-functional team, and information sharing.

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:

Monitor Olefins I unit performance to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, process stability, product quality, energy consumption, and equipment reliability. Review readings, PI trends, operating data, and shift reports to identify recurring issues, performance deviations, and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and other relevant departments to recommend and implement approved process improvements. Share operational knowledge and lessons learned with fellow operators and support the evaluation of process changes to ensure improvements are achieved without compromising personnel safety, environmental compliance, or equipment integrity.

THM:

Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize the “Nothing Touches Ground” and the “No Visual Pollution” programs, respectively. Sustain the affected laboratories in a like-new condition.

III. QUALIFICATIONS

A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA

1. Previous Related Experience Required

A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Chemical/Petrochemical Operations as a chemical operator. Olefins experience preferred.

2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job

• Personal computer skills and applicable software.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good business writing ability.
• AS400 and organizational skills
• DCS experience preferred

3. Education

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of direct job-related experience required, with a process chemical operator course preferred.

4. 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.