Process Engineer - LLDPE

Formosa Plastics Group; Point Comfort (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to support daily operations in a dynamic petrochemical environment. This role emphasizes the importance of safety, quality, and efficiency, requiring a keen eye for process improvement and project management. The successful candidate will be involved in various aspects of production, from analyzing operational data to ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative company dedicated to excellence in the petrochemical sector.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

FlexTime available

401(k) plan with company match

Cash Balance

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a petrochemical refinery is preferred.
• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide process chemical engineering support for daily operations.
• Study processes for improvement and manage project implementations.
• Analyze and report on efficiency improvements and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering

Other related engineering disciplines

Job description

201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 5:00 AM | Expired Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:59 AM

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 to provide process chemical engineering support of daily operations of the plant and comply with the goals on production, quality, training, yearly/monthly budget, cost reports, safety, environmental, plant start-up, plant shutdown, normal operation, improvement project/expansion management while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health and safety regulatory and Company requirements.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Project Management: Study the process and look for areas of improvement that will help the unit achieve Best Industry Practices and correct problem areas. Follow up with projects on a routine basis utilizing best practices, benchmarking, planning, root cause analysis, and any other BACT.
2. PSM: Assist with elements of process safety and projects such as MOCs, PSI updates, and P&ID modifications.
3. Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitments: 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.
4. 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.
5. Perform Short-Term Strategic Planning Analysis: Make recommendations in these areas: trends, forecasts, production targets, and new product development.
6. 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 years of experience in a petrochemical refinery is preferred. Project management and equipment knowledge experience is a plus.
• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering required; other related engineering disciplines considered.

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.

201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA