Process Engineer - SPVC

Formosa Plastics • Point Comfort, TX

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About The Position

The Process Engineer position exists to provide specialized process and mechanical/chemical engineering support for the daily operations of the plant. The Process Engineer applies engineering expertise to achieve the plant's goals for production, quality, training, yearly/monthly budgets, cost reporting, safety, environmental compliance, plant start-up, plant shutdown, normal operations, and improvement project/expansion management. This position analyzes operational issues, develops engineering solutions, and provides technical recommendations to improve plant performance, reliability, and operational efficiency while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets all environmental, health, safety, and company requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Thermodynamics, Energy & material balance, Unit operations, heat/mass transfer, fluid statics and Dynamic, kinetics, engineering economies.
• Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
• General Mathematic and Writing skills
• Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
• Computer skills, including but not limited to MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• B.S. Degree in (specific engineering field such as Mechanical, Process, Chemical) engineering required; other engineering disciplines from ABET-accredited universities may be considered.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 0~3 years of experience in a petrochemical environment is preferred
• PHD in Polymer Science is a plus

Responsibilities

• Utilizes recognized statistical process techniques and other measurement tools to develop, maintain, and present reports detailing the effectiveness of existing processes, support the implementation of process improvements, and provide engineering recommendations to improve process performance and reliability.
• Meeting the needs of each sales channel and customer. Anticipate needs, work as a problem solver to eliminate blockages, 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.
• Coordinate and implement areas of improvement that will help the unit achieve Best Industry Practices and correct problem areas. Monitor and support projects utilizing projects routinely utilizing best practices, benchmarking, planning, root cause analysis, and any other BACT.
• Provide technical expertise for Process Safety Management elements, including MOCs, PSI updates, and P&ID modifications. Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assure compliance with all company safety, health, and security programs and practices. Provide management and leadership with timely and thorough reports of all incidents to ensure all incidents are investigated properly. Take personal responsibility and ownership for safety, including bringing the attitude that “I am individually responsible for safety” to the job each and every day.
• Coordinate with internal departments, cross-functional teams, and key stakeholders to analyze, evaluate, and recommend solutions that improve operational efficiency and support informed decision-making.
• Gather, compile, analyze, and report information while developing recommendations that support sales, marketing, production planning, credit, quality, logistics, and customer service. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures to streamline day-to-day processes, workflows, and related practices.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level