Supervisor - Mechanical EG II

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Point Comfort (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Group Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

FlexTime Available

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. in Point Comfort, TX, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily activities of maintenance technicians and drive safe, efficient plant operations.

You will lead teams, review work orders, and collaborate with engineers to improve processes while upholding safety and environmental standards. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and a commitment to quality workmanship.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of direct job- related experience required.
Five (5) years’ experience in the mechanical maintenance field, including at least three (3) years in a petrochemical plant or refinery.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an approachable and supportive demeanor that promotes productivity and morale.
Proficient with computers and software, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance technicians.
Lead assigned areas of stewardship and promote teamwork with unit personnel.
Review work orders and progress to ensure procedures meet company standards and safety/environmental standards.
Manage and resolve discrepancies, deviations, and quality issues.
Promote housekeeping and safety programs to maintain a like-new plant condition.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Troubleshooting

Highly organized

Computer skills

Business writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

This position exists to supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance technicians. By exercising supervision on direct first-level maintenance works, smooth operations, high-quality workmanship, competitive costs, and a clean and safe working environment will be achieved. This position will strive for continual improvement in every area of Maintenance involvement, resulting ultimately in a profitable and competitive position for our Company.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Manage and Lead: Develop assigned areas of stewardship for each technician to create a sense of ownership and promote a good working relationship with unit personnel. Maintain knowledge of best practices and provide continuing education opportunities to personnel.

Process Improvement: Assist department engineers with revisions to departmental SOP’S. Provide new ideas to promote higher efficiency while keeping costs down.

Facilitate the Fulfillment of Work Orders: Review work orders and work in progress to verify that the correct procedures are effectively used per company standards and safety and environmental standards. Manage, solve, and/or recommend resolving discrepancies, deviations, abnormalities, customer complaints, quality, and non-quality-related issues.

Staff Development: Maintain knowledge of best practices and provide continuing education opportunities. Develop each individual’s talents to the fullest, creating an environment that supports collaboration, cross-functional teamwork, and information sharing. Communicate, lead, and motivate high-performance expectations, individual initiative, and accountability.

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
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of direct job- related experience required.
Previous Related Experience Required
- Five (5) years’ experience in the mechanical maintenance field, which includes at least three (3) years in the maintenance department of a Petrochemical plant or refinery.
Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an approachable and supportive demeanor that promotes productivity and morale.
- Skilled in troubleshooting with solid knowledge of maintenance equipment and processes.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficient with computers and software, with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Excellent business writing skills, ensuring clear, professional, and effective communication.