Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (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.
I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position exists to supervise and lead a team of operators to maintain and operate the PP2 unit in an environmentally sound and safe manner to maximize production and minimize production costs. Ensure that we train operators to handle all process situations and ensure that all jobs are done in a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, and safety regulations and Company requirements.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Shift Management: Be accountable for each operator’s safety assigned to me. Be accountable for any permit and OSHA violations for the safe operation of the PP2 plant. To be accountable for process upsets and resolving the issues associated with those occurrences. Accountability for validating operator time records. Oversee and audit lockouts for maintenance work. Be responsible for the training of operators. Ensure the correct amounts of certified operators are scheduled for a shift. Must be able to handle personnel issues that arise on shift professionally and respectfully.
Staff Development, Leadership, and Communication: Evaluate the operators from the Process Operator Program and develop each individual’s talents to the fullest, creating an environment that supports collaboration, cross-functional teams, and information sharing. Assign operators to their areas of responsibility and monitor daily performance by reviewing log sheets and checklists. Handle any conflicts, whether operational or personal, that develop. Be clear and precise in communications with operators and obtain feedback to ensure he/she understands the communication.
Operations: Assess the PP2 unit operations by reviewing the log sheets, logbook notes, PI trends, and DCS readings. Manage, solve, and /or recommend resolving discrepancies, deviations, and abnormalities by staying up to date and alert on the operational processes within PP2. Direct the proper operational steps during nights and weekends if a situation arises.
Improvement projects: Assess the PP2 unit to improve or maintain safety, environment and company profit by conducting MOC and improvement projects.
Facilitate the Fulfillment of Work Orders: Gather and collect the daily/weekly/monthly checklists and review for abnormalities. Flag abnormalities and relay them to the Operation Staff personnel (Day Supervisors / Managers) in the unit logbook. Attend the Operations meetings with the Maintenance group to go over the daily Maintenance items.
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.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of (5) years of direct job-related experience required, with a process chemical operator course preferred.
- Previous Related Experience Required
- A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Operations as an Operator. PP2 experience preferred. DCS Experience in PP2 Operations preferred.
- Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
- Personal computer and applicable software including the ability to learn new systems that the company introduces.
- Use of hand tools, gauges, indicators, operation of DCS and sample testing equipment.
- Good interpersonal, communication skills, and business writing ability.
- Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
- Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
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 company match,
Cash Balance, Pension Plan
