ETHYLENE GLYCOL PLANT FIELD EXAMINER

Formosa Plastics Corp
  • TX
    9 days ago

    Job Description

    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

    To detect external corrosion, leakage, insulation damage and coating abnormalities of process pipelines and equipment within the FPC TX complex. Use sensory or auxiliary equipment to conduct inspections to ensure the safe operation of equipment.

    II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    1. Develop inspection schedules for process equipment, pipe racks, and pipelines within the unit, execute inspections, document abnormalities, provide reports and tracking on repair progress, and aid in the visual acceptance of new or replaced pipelines.

    2. Provide reports daily and monthly tracking on repairs progress.

    3. Develop the companys internal pipe rack and pipeline inspection schedule, execute inspections, document abnormalities, provide reports and tracking on repair progress, and assist in completing visual acceptance of new or replaced pipelines.

    4. Monitor and oversee the repair progress of abnormal leakage cases of process equipment, pipe rack pipelines and common pipe rack pipelines, conduct monthly inspections and assist in scheduling removal plans.

    5. Assist in the leak case review meeting which will report the inspection records of the past two years, the list of responsible persons in the responsible area, the difficult to inspect areas under the responsible area, and the list of cases scheduled for repair or that have not been closed.

    6. Assist in stationary equipment component classification, pipeline PFD/PID data collection, documentation and on-site verification, etc.

    7. Ensure that the coating documentation for pipelines, steel structures, storage tanks, and other equipment is properly maintained and updated. Oversee the documentation of coating data, conduct coating exterior inspections, record deterioration rates and remaining thickness measurements, and track these records accordingly.

    8. Assist in the development of pipeline improvement, filing of basic data on pipe racks and pipelines, reporting the progress of pipeline installation projects, and coordinating and executing on-site tasks, etc.

    9. Conduct procedure training and audits.

    10. Work outside normal shift hours as needed.

    11. Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

    12. Adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, regulatory and company requirements.

    13. Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements. Including daily audits.

    14. Be active in Operation Clean Sweep, and ensure employees are aware of and accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal.

    15. Perform other duties as assigned.

    III. QUALIFICATIONS

    A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA

    1. Previous Related Experience Required

    One (1) year of experience as a process operator or maintenance technician and a high school diploma or equivalent.

    1. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
    • Problem-solving mindset
    • Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
    • Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
    • Ability to utilize personal protective equipment needed to perform the essential jobfunctions.
    • Troubleshooting the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
    • Good communication skills
    • Accountability and reliability

    3.Education

    1.High School diploma or equivalent

    2.Valid Driver's License

    3.Be able to obtain within 90 days of employment and hold a "TWIC" -Transportation Workers Identification Card for duration of employment.

    4.One-year experience as process operator or maintenance technician.

    4.Other Certification/Training Required

    • Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
    • Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, asspecified in the Master Training Plan.
    • Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certifications.
    • Completed the following practical training (upon assuming position):

    1)VT testing technology training

    2)Painting Construction QC training

    3)Fixed equipment and pipeline external visual inspection practical training

    • Obtain Visual Testing (VT) Level 1 - NDT (within one year of assuming position)

    Near-Vision Acuity:

    1)The examination shall ensure natural or corrected near-distance acuity in at least oneeye.

    2)The applicant must be capable of reading a minimum of Jaeger Number 1 (or equivalenttype and size letter) at a designated distance, but no less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) on astandard Jaeger test chart.

    3)The ability to perceive an equivalent Ortho-Rater or similar test pattern is alsoacceptable.

    4)This examination shall be administered annually.

    Color Contrast Differentiation

    1)The examination shall demonstrate the applicant's ability to distinguish and differentiatecontrast among colors or shades of gray used in the specified method or techniques.

    2)This examination shall be administered upon initial certification and then at five-yearintervals thereafter.

    3)For contrast among colors, the Ishihara tables shall be used.

    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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTX

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Control Systemsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Energy Efficiencyunmatched
    • Environmental Healthunmatched
    • Ethyleneunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Loss Preventionunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Nondestructive Testing (NDT)unmatched
    • Oil and Gasunmatched
    • Petrochemicalsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Pipelineunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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