Shift Supervisor III - Chlor Alkali
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Location: Point Comfort, TX 77978
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 supervise and lead a team of operators to Operate and Maintain the C/A-EDC unit in a environmentally sound and safe manner, to ensure that we maximize production and minimize production cost. Ensure that we train operators to handle all process situations and ensure that all jobs are done as safely as possible.
II.MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Manage and Lead: Assign the operators to their areas of responsibility weekly. Monitor their work tasks daily by review of the log sheets and checklist. Handle any conflicts whether operational or personal that develops. Be clear and precise on the communications to your employee. Obtain feedback to ensure Operator understands the communication. Have the ability to make timely decisions as pertain to matter of the employees.
Operations: Assess the Operations of the plant by review of the log sheets, logbook notes, PI trends and DCS readings. Make decisions and actions to the plant operations to ensure continually good environmental and safety practices. Environment, health and safety is a priority in decision over operation rate. Be able to take proper operational step during nights and weekend should situations arise. Stay up to date and alert on troubleshooting the process operations of the plant.
Facilitate the Fulfillment of Work Orders: Gather and collect the daily/weekly/monthly checklists and review for abnormalities. Flag abnormalities and relay them to the Operation Staff personnel (Day Supervisors / Managers). Use the logbook to communicate abnormalities. Attend the daily Monday-Friday Daily Operations meeting with the Maintenance group to review the daily maintenance items, and address any additional comments or concerns.
Staff Development: Evaluate the contract operators from the Process Operator Program. Ensure the Operators are doing their LITMOS Safety training and LITMOS SOP training. Ensure the Operators are doing their Memo, Read, and Sign. Encourage the Operators to work together and develop teamwork. Encourage the Operators to be the best they can be and to strive for excellence and professionalism.
THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total Housekeeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground, No Visible Pollution, and Operation Clean Sweep programs.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
A minimum of (5) years' experience in Chemical/Petrochemical Operations as a Chemical Operator (C/A, EDC, HCl, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Hypo, Caustic preferred)
2. Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job
Must be familiar with implementing all environmental health and safety procedures that pertain to C/A, HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Caustic operations.
Must be knowledgeable with computers and basic software
Preferred have working knowledge of the CIA, EDC, HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Caustic processes.
Preferred have a good working knowledge of the C/A, EDC, HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Caustic DCS. Must be able to understand critical lab result data pertaining to process control points and environmental control points in the C/A, EDC, HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine processes.
Preferred to be familiar with all C/A, EDC,HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Caustic SOP's
3. Education
High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of five (5) years of direct job-related experience. Chemical Operator Course Preferred.
4. Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge
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.
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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
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 supervise and lead a team of operators to Operate and Maintain the C/A-EDC unit in a environmentally sound and safe manner, to ensure that we maximize production and minimize production cost. Ensure that we train operators to handle all process situations and ensure that all jobs are done as safely as possible.
II.MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Manage and Lead: Assign the operators to their areas of responsibility weekly. Monitor their work tasks daily by review of the log sheets and checklist. Handle any conflicts whether operational or personal that develops. Be clear and precise on the communications to your employee. Obtain feedback to ensure Operator understands the communication. Have the ability to make timely decisions as pertain to matter of the employees.
Operations: Assess the Operations of the plant by review of the log sheets, logbook notes, PI trends and DCS readings. Make decisions and actions to the plant operations to ensure continually good environmental and safety practices. Environment, health and safety is a priority in decision over operation rate. Be able to take proper operational step during nights and weekend should situations arise. Stay up to date and alert on troubleshooting the process operations of the plant.
Facilitate the Fulfillment of Work Orders: Gather and collect the daily/weekly/monthly checklists and review for abnormalities. Flag abnormalities and relay them to the Operation Staff personnel (Day Supervisors / Managers). Use the logbook to communicate abnormalities. Attend the daily Monday-Friday Daily Operations meeting with the Maintenance group to review the daily maintenance items, and address any additional comments or concerns.
Staff Development: Evaluate the contract operators from the Process Operator Program. Ensure the Operators are doing their LITMOS Safety training and LITMOS SOP training. Ensure the Operators are doing their Memo, Read, and Sign. Encourage the Operators to work together and develop teamwork. Encourage the Operators to be the best they can be and to strive for excellence and professionalism.
THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total Housekeeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground, No Visible Pollution, and Operation Clean Sweep programs.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
A minimum of (5) years' experience in Chemical/Petrochemical Operations as a Chemical Operator (C/A, EDC, HCl, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Hypo, Caustic preferred)
2. Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job
Must be familiar with implementing all environmental health and safety procedures that pertain to C/A, HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Caustic operations.
Must be knowledgeable with computers and basic software
Preferred have working knowledge of the CIA, EDC, HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Caustic processes.
Preferred have a good working knowledge of the C/A, EDC, HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Caustic DCS. Must be able to understand critical lab result data pertaining to process control points and environmental control points in the C/A, EDC, HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine processes.
Preferred to be familiar with all C/A, EDC,HCI, Bleach, Hydrogen, Chlorine, Caustic SOP's
3. Education
High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of five (5) years of direct job-related experience. Chemical Operator Course Preferred.
4. Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge
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
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