PROJECT ENGINEER I

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.
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Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.
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(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.
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POSITION OBJECTIVE : The Project Engineer increases productivity by integrating plant assets, personnel, technology, energy, MIS, effective maintenance, instrumentation, production, raw material handling, and material flow processes.
The Project Engineer will also assist in daily plant operations by interfacing and coordinating activities with plant personnel.
Assist in improvement projects, data review, and operational objectives are all met.
Information systems, including CPMS & DCS, PI are providing monthly, daily, and other reports.
All while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, and safety regulations and Company requirements.
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MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Project Management: Project engineering coordinator for improvement and expansion projects.
Collect engineering information include specification, engineering data, drawings, operation and maintenance opinion/ suggestion.
Communicate and following up project activities with PICs.
Project B-4 closure issuing when project 100% completion.
Budget/ Schedule Control: Estimate, coordinate, and issue B-2 project budget per project scope of works for review and approval.
Project schedule A-Chart/ B-pert development and following up.
Payment invoice review and processing.
– Move to What/How Section Bid Analysis/Construction Administration: Review & clarify bidders’ proposals, then do the evaluations report.
Pre-con meeting before the mobilization with unit and operation.
Assist with Contractor and/or EC to solve the engineering issue regarding fabrication or field construction.
Visit and check in vendor’s shop, witness pressure testing.
Perform final work down, punch list and PSSR forms.
PSM: Assist with elements of process safety and projects such as MOCs, PSI updates, and P&ID modifications.
Process Improvement: Utilizes recognized statistical process techniques and other measurement tools to develop, maintain and present required reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes or supporting the need to introduce new processes.
Issue Management of Change through the KMS system.
Follow up with any recommendations for abnormalities or incidents.
Troubleshoot process abnormalities and make corrections and recommendations as necessary.
Leadership and Staff Development: Keep up to date on Safety training and SOP training.
Keep up to date on Memos, Read and Sign communications.
Assist in developing communication memos as necessary.
Work with the hourly operators and Shift Supervisors to strive for excellence and professionalism.
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 III.
QUALIFICATIONS: A.
TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 1.
Previous Related Experience Required: No prior experience is required but 1 ~ 2 experience in a petro-chemical refinery environment is a plus.
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Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job: • Knowledge of Thermodynamics, Energy & material balance, Unit operations, heat/mass transfer, fluid statics and Dynamic, kinetics, engineering economies.
• Ability to train and learn.
• Wiliness to take over responsibility in your areas.
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Education: B.
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Degree Chemical /Mechanical engineering; other related engineering disciplines considered.
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Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge: • 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 5.
Other Requirements: • Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.
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 match and profit-sharing match, Cash Balance Pension Plan and equity for all employees