Technical Engineer - PVC Lab

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 ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of laboratory services by optimizing analytical methods, instrumentation, and resources to deliver accurate and reliable data in support of production and business objectives. The role drives quality, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement by aligning laboratory practices with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards (including ISO and EPA), while providing technical leadership, supporting operational performance, and enabling effective problem-solving across the organization.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Process Improvement: Provide regulatory and technical support to operating units to ensure smooth operations, consistent production of high-quality products, and prevention of unplanned process interruptions. Study the process, identify areas for improvement, and help the production units achieve best industry practices while addressing problem areas.

Lead and Facilitate the Fulfillment of Product Delivery and Commitments: Support customer complaint investigations through data analysis and corrective actions. Collaborate with Quality and Operations to resolve discrepancies, deviations, and product quality issues that may impact production or shipment. Assist in determining root causes and implementing corrective measures to ensure consistent delivery of quality products

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.

Project/Lab Management: Operate lab instrumentation and/or equipment proficiently. Develop analytical methods and SOPs, providing training to technicians for updated procedures. Troubleshoot and repair analytical instruments. Interpret and understand analytical results. Routinely review data for the labs and/or production units served using TQMS. Coordinate lab activities and supervise technicians as needed. Initiate and perform improvement projects or special assignments. Review SOPs every year and update them as needed.

Operation Support: Develop, implement, and optimize analytical methods and procedures aligned with operational needs. Collaborate with operations to monitor process quality, conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and drive process optimization to enhance product performance and reliability. Establish and refine testing methods based on product requirements, and develop QA/QC programs and procedures to support both ongoing production and new product development.

THM: Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant like new condition.

III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 
1. Previous Related Experience Required
0–3 years of experience in Vinyl plant operations or technology, and/or a strong background in chemistry and analytical troubleshooting/problem-solving.

2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
• Personal computer skills and applicable software.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good business and technical writing capability
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and instrumentation.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from commercial plant operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be self-motivated and eager to learn
• Must be organized in a manner that allows multiple issues to be handled at the same
time.

3. Education 
B.S. Degree in (specific engineering field such as Mechanical, Process, Chemical) engineering required; other engineering disciplines from ABET-accredited universities may be considered.

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, as specified in the Master Training Plan.

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 
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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