Corrosion Engineer

Formosa Plastics • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Mechanical/Corrosion Engineer at Formosa Plastics will conduct corrosion research for pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks based on relevant data to develop and update corrosion control documents. This includes performing inspection and maintenance audits, conducting risk-based inspection (RBI) assessments, and analyzing the root causes of leakage or volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. The engineer will provide process safety management (PSM) operation and process corrosion problem analysis and improvement. Additionally, the role involves performing corrosion or material of construction (MOC) failure analysis and evaluation to prevent corrosion-related leakage and accidents, while providing engineering principles, expertise, and technical assistance to the mechanical maintenance supervisor.

Requirements

• BS or higher degree in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related majors.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Advanced mathematical skills for mechanical engineering data handling and calculations.
• Problem-solving aptitude to manage complex variables.
• Skilled at interpreting a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats.
• Proficient computer skills for engineering functions.
• Knowledge of industry standards including ASME, API, NACE, ASTM, and ANSI.
• Must either hold, or be able to obtain, API 510, 570, 571, and 653 certifications within five years.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Related research background and/or chemical plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper execution of maintenance policies and procedures of FPC.
• Identify, plan, and coordinate training needs.
• Prepare and submit a yearly Value Creation work plan to the department manager by the end of August, identifying at least five improvement projects for the upcoming year.
• Provide coverage for the department manager, supervisor, and unit engineer during absences, supplying necessary information and documentation as directed.
• Offer administrative assistance to supervisors and unit personnel, providing technical, material, and management support.
• Collect design, process, inspection, and repair data for pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks.
• Conduct corrosion research, including evaluating internal/external corrosion rates, mechanisms, environmental cracks, and other damage mechanisms.
• Develop and maintain Corrosion Control Documents (CCDs).
• Perform damage mechanism assessments for inspection, maintenance, and audit operations.
• Participate in RBI assessments, including damage mechanism identification, systemization for Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and circuitization for Process and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Conduct cause/root cause analysis of leakage and VOC escapes, based on damage mechanism research, and propose improvement suggestions.
• Review and audit PSM operations and corrosion issues, such as Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and accident investigation.
• Analyze process corrosion problems and cracks in the plant, developing improvement suggestions.

Benefits

• 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.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time).
• FlexTime Available.
• Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees