OLEFIN I OPERATIONS SHIFT SUPERVISOR III

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

11h

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is directly in charge of Olefins I unit process operators and ensures they remain current on company policies and unit process knowledge. The role is responsible for safe unit operations in compliance with environmental protocols, requirements, and regulations, while meeting production goals and maintaining quality standards. The supervisor assigns operators to areas of responsibility, reviews logs and checklists, handles operational or personal conflicts, communicates clearly, and confirms understanding. The role assesses unit operations using log sheets, logbook notes, PI trends, and DCS readings; addresses or recommends solutions for discrepancies and abnormal conditions; and directs operational actions when situations arise at night or on weekends. The supervisor also reviews checklists, reports abnormalities to operations staff, and follows up on maintenance work to reduce equipment downtime and repeat failures. They evaluate Process Operator Program trainees and foster collaboration, cross-functional teamwork, and information sharing. They monitor unit performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, stability, product quality, energy consumption, and equipment reliability, collaborating with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and other departments on approved improvements. The position promotes Total House Keeping Maintenance, including the “Nothing Touches Ground” and “No Visual Pollution” programs, and maintains affected laboratories in like-new condition.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in chemical or petrochemical operations as a chemical operator.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of direct job-related experience.
Personal computer skills and applicable software knowledge.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good business writing ability.
AS400 skills and organizational skills.
Complete company policies and procedures training after hire.
Current employees must meet technical and safety training requirements for their current position as specified in the Master Training Plan.
Participate in specified subject training and pass required certifications.

Nice To Haves

Olefins experience.
DCS experience.
A process chemical operator course.

Responsibilities

Assign operators to areas of responsibility weekly and monitor their work through daily review of log sheets and checklists.
Handle operational and personal conflicts among operators.
Communicate clearly and precisely with operators and obtain feedback to confirm understanding.
Assess Olefins I unit operations using log sheets, logbook notes, PI trends, and DCS readings.
Manage, resolve, or recommend resolutions for operational discrepancies, deviations, and abnormalities.
Direct appropriate operational steps when situations arise at night or on weekends.
Collect and review daily, weekly, and monthly checklists; flag abnormalities and report them to Day Supervisors or Managers.
Follow up on maintenance work to reduce equipment downtime and prevent repeat failures.
Evaluate Process Operator Program trainees and develop their capabilities.
Foster collaboration, cross-functional teamwork, and information sharing.
Monitor unit performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, process stability, product quality, energy consumption, and equipment reliability.
Review operating readings, PI trends, operating data, and shift reports to identify recurring issues, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with Operations, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and relevant departments to recommend and implement approved process improvements.
Share operational knowledge and lessons learned and support evaluation of process changes while protecting personnel safety, environmental compliance, and equipment integrity.
Promote cleanliness and order through the Total House Keeping Maintenance program, including “Nothing Touches Ground” and “No Visual Pollution.”
Maintain affected laboratories in like-new condition.