Operations Staff

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 OBJECTIVETo provide leadership and support to the operations personnel on the daily activities for the Olefins Division. To assure high quality product to our downstream customer. To meet production targets set by our management. To make sure that all personnel in our facility are following policies and procedures pertaining to safe work practices. To meet the environmental quality standards by reducing emissions to the environment.II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITYImprovement Project Coordination: Evaluate Olefins for process deficiencies to identify root causes. Identify improvement to eliminate or minimize deficiencies. Propose projects to implement. Follow-up to ensure timely completions. Ensure completion of pre-startup safety reviews prior to commissioning. Coordinate recommissioning and startup. Monitor benefits realized by improvements implemented. Facilitate project closures to meet prescribed time schedules Act as PIG and lead a project from concept, through management to successful completion as required.Turnaround Coordination: Identify / issue work orders for Olefins maintenance repair and improvement items that must be performed during unit turnarounds. Prepare and update detailed schedules to help ensure all identified activities are completed within the available window. Ensure materials and labor is ready per schedule. Assist in coordination of operations personnel activities. Participate in critiques after turnaround and implement action items as assignedProcess Troubleshooting: Review all daily logs, Supervisory logs, electronic data trends and supporting records to ensure proper operation of critical Olefins process equipment.Collaborate with maintenance unit personnel to identify process equipment abnormal root causes. Assist operations personnel in troubleshooting to correct abnormalities and deficiencies as needed.Auditing: Conduct weekly field inspections of Olefins Division areas to identify areas of safety, environmental, or production deficiencies and report to management as needed to address deficiencies. Follow-up on findings to ensure proper corrective action is taken in a timely manner.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. QUALIFICATIONSA. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA1. Previous Related Experience RequiredA minimum of ten (10) plus years of experience in a petrochemical plant setting dependent upon education. Olefins process experience, and direct supervision experience (step up supervisors or others) preferred2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job• Personal computer and applicable software including the ability to learn new systems that the company introduces• Able to control the process on DCS (Process computers/controllers)• Capable of working on miscellaneous office machines (fax, copy, etc.)• Possess knowledge of Analytical Instruments• Commitment to safety and operational discipline• Effective communication and teamwork skills• AutoCAD experience required• J5 Industrial form design experience required3. EducationHigh School diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years direct job-related experience required; or Bachelor's degree with 6 years of direct job-related experience; or Associates degree with 8 years of direct job-related experience required.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 forcurrent position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.• Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certificationsCheck 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