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PROCESS ENGINEER

Formosa Plastics · Point Comfort, TXtoday

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $115k (771 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Design and troubleshoot PVC reactor and stripping systems and tune dispersants to improve PVC production yield and particle size.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on reactor design and startup work directly tied to PVC yield and particle size.

Might not be for you. Plant-based chemical engineering focus in Point Comfort, TX, less about materials characterization.

Deep specialist First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleProcess engineer at PVC plant: designing PVC reactor, stripping columns, selecting dispersants to adjust PVC powder particle size, troubleshooting PVC production

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
2+ yrs
Industry
Chemicals
Role
Process Engineering
Materials
PVC60 rolesvinyl chloride monomer
Benefits
pensiontuition reimbursementcash balance plan

Role details

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.

Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas, located in Point Comfort, Texas (jobsite), is looking for a full-time Process Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemical and Materials Engineering and 2 year related work experience.

Job duties include designing, testing, installing, and starting-up an inner jacket reactor and high performance super baffle to improve the polyvinyl chloride (PVC) production yield, designing and implementing PVC stripping column, designing and modifying PVC reactor anti-fouling agent spray system, designing and implementing the catalyst injection system, designing and implementing vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) stripping column, troubleshooting PVC production problems, determining the appropriate dispersants to adjust the particle size of the PVC powder and lower production costs, and conducting process hazard analysis for new process and equipment startup. Send resume to P.O.

Box 700, 201 Formosa Drive, Point Comfort, Texas 77978 Attn: HR Manager Ref. # 6731-1843 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

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Does Formosa Plastics sponsor H-1B visas?

Formosa Plastics has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the PROCESS ENGINEER role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the PROCESS ENGINEER role at Formosa Plastics based?

This role is based in Point Comfort, TX.

What degree is required for the PROCESS ENGINEER role at Formosa Plastics?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this PROCESS ENGINEER role require?

The posting calls for at least 2 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this PROCESS ENGINEER role work with?

PVC, vinyl chloride monomer.