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 To monitor the process in the area of responsibility to ensure equipment and control parameters are functioning as designed. To ensure the process is operated in a safe and efficient manner. II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 1. Troubleshoot and repair all conventional instrumentation equipment including DCS and analyzers. 2. Complete daily paperwork as required; time sheets, Calibration records and Historical. 3. On call duty and work outside normal shift hours. 4. Run electrical conduit and wire, SS tubing & fittings 5. Calibrate all conventional instrumentation, analyzers & DCS. 6. Complete daily route check of assigned areas. 7. Adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to; ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, regulatory and other company requirements. 8. Comply with NTG (Nothing Touches Ground), NVP (No Visible Pollution) and THM (Total House Keeping Management) 9. Be active in Operation Clean Sweep, and ensure employees are aware of accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal. 10. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. 11. Other tasks and duties assigned III. QUALIFICATIONS A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 1. Previous Related Experience Required 2 years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent; Or Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical or related fields 2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job • Problem-solving mindset • Safety Certification or safety classes a plus but not required. • PLC and HMI experience a plus but not required. • Troubleshooting and the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently • Preventive maintenance knowledge • Good communication skills • Accountability and reliability • Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn
3. Education 1. High School diploma or equivalent 2. Valid Driver’s License 3. An Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Electrical or related fields or an NCCER Certification or a minimum of two (2) years of plant electrical maintenance experience. 4. Be able to obtain within 90 days of employment and hold a “TWIC”- Transportation Workers Identification Card for duration of employment. 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.
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
