Instrument Engineer - HDPE III - Instrument Maintenance

Formosa Plastics • Point Comfort, TX

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About The Position

The PE3 Engineering position exists to optimize physical assets and technology resources in the PE3 Unit. To ensure plant equipment reliability and add value by integrating plant assets, personnel, and technology within the PE3 Unit. All while working with other maintenance craft departments and operations department to sustain a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, and safety regulations and Company requirements.

Requirements

• No previous experience required; 1–3 years of experience in polyolefins plant operations or technology, and/or a strong background in polymer chemistry, polymer processing, and analytical troubleshooting/problem-solving is preferred.
• Energy and Material Balance, Mass Transfer Operations, Kinetics and Reactor Design, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics.
• Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
• Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering required; other related engineering disciplines considered.

Nice To Haves

• Safety Certification or safety classes a plus but not required.
• DCS and programming experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Utilizes recognized process techniques and other tools to develop, maintain, and present required reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes or supporting the need to introduce new process improvements. All while ensuring all PSM and environmental requirements are understood and met. Communicate with involved engineering groups to ensure improvements are completed according to best engineering practices.
• Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitment: Anticipate needs, work as a problem solver to eliminate potential issues, and enhance consistent delivery of quality products exceeding customer expectations. The role requires managing, solving, and/or recommending a resolution to discrepancies, deviations, abnormalities, customer complaints, quality, and no-quality-related issues.
• Process Safety Management: Assist with elements of the process safety management standard, including but not limited to Management of Change, Process Safety Information, and Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews.
• Staff Development: Engaged and self-motivated to learn through available educational materials, researching on the internet, and staying up to date on safety and standard operating procedure training and development. Learn from previous unit experiences. Engage and participate through direct collaboration with the area supervisor and manager in daily field activities to better comprehend the area’s needs and responsibilities.
• 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.

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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees