INSTRUMENT ENGINEER

Formosa Plastics • Point Comfort, TX

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About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting the operation of PO2 processes and Instrument Maintenance, Services and Quality Assurance. Develop or improve test methods consistent with recognized standards using various types of instrumentations and machines. Required to provide effective service and assistance to internal and external customers through polymer knowledge and analysis solutions to assure and improve product qualities. All while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, safety and company requirements.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of experience in polyolefins plant operations or technology, and/or a strong background in polymer chemistry, polymer processing, and analytical troubleshooting/problem-solving.
• Must be organized in a manner that allows multiple issues to be handled at the same time
• Mathematical skills, Personal computer skills and applicable software.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good business and technical writing capability.
• Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
• Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from a recognized university is required.
• Candidates with a degree in other engineering disciplines may also 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.
• Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Review and monitor polyolefin process quality and work with operations through trouble-shooting, root cause analysis, and process optimization to improve and assure product quality. Suggest and establish testing methods according to the type of products. Prepare QA/QC schemes and procedures to support the productions of new products.
• Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitment: Assist Application Development Group in their investigation to resolve quality complaints by the use of 8D problem solving, analytical technology and process investigation to determine the root cause and countermeasures. Assist Quality Assurance and Marketing to investigate and resolve any issues with final product quality and reduce the grading pending to prevent shipping delay.
• Manage, Analyze, Integrate and Administer Solutions to Improve Efficiency: Help the flow of daily Polyolefin Quality Control activities, which includes reviewing Quality Control data, railcar data assignments, and lab instrument performance.
• Initiate Action and as the Critical Liaison: Notifications, comments, and action to the corresponding departments including Production and Traffic Department are needed if potential problems are found in production process or in traffic loading area.
• Maintenance Performance: Successful Maintenance performance will result in a reduction of unscheduled work and achieving 100% planned and scheduled maintenance activities. This includes communicating and working with Operations continuously to establish equipment criticality and providing standby equipment. Historical files shall be established and well-maintained to allow for correct diagnoses of equipment failures and performance of equipment maintenance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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