POLYOLEFINS LABORATORY TECHNICAL ENGINEER

Formosa Plastics • Point Comfort, TX

374d

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting the operations of Laboratory 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 operation or technology and/or a strong background in chemistry, polymer chemistry, polymer processing, and analytical problem solving / troubleshooting skills.
• 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.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork and customer service.
• Bachelor of Science degree preferably in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Polymer/Materials Sciences and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related field from a recognized university.

Nice To Haves

• Training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire; to meet all technical and safety requirements for position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 QA and Marketing to investigate and resolve any issues with final product quality and reduce the grading pending to prevent the shipping delay.
• Help the flow of daily Polyolefin QC activities, which includes reviewing QC data, railcar data assignments, and lab instrumental performance.
• Notifications, comments, and action to the corresponding departments including Production and Traffic Dept. are needed if potential problems are found in production process or in traffic loading area.
• Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program.

Benefits

• 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
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life (Vacation, Sick and Personal Time)
• FlexTime Available
• Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, Cash Balance, Pension Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees