Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. · 5 days ago
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical Chlor/Alkali
201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expFormosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is a growing supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for optimizing physical assets and technology resources to manufacture high-quality products efficiently, while also ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
ChemicalManufacturingPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingQuality Assurance
Responsibilities
Responsible for evaluating existing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement aligned with Best Industry Practices
Leads and manages mechanical maintenance and improvement projects (B-1/B-2), including scope development, cost estimation, budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking
Coordinates with Operations and cross-functional teams to support unit expansions, equipment upgrades, pre-commissioning, and new equipment startups
Prepares engineering drawings, job scopes, bid packages, purchase requisitions, and evaluates vendor quotations and bids
Applies benchmarking, planning, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting techniques to resolve systemic issues and improve operational performance
Provides technical and maintenance support to Operations by establishing equipment criticality and standby strategies for critical assets
Utilizes data analysis to develop engineering solutions to repetitive equipment failures impacting safety, environmental compliance, capacity, quality, cost, and reliability
Maintains accurate and comprehensive historical equipment files to support diagnostics, failure analysis, and maintenance strategy development
Reviews and revises preventive and predictive maintenance programs based on equipment performance and abnormal operating conditions
Supports spare parts applications for new equipment and capital projects
Oversees and supports both planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely restoration of equipment functionality
Applies strong analytical, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions
Prepares and maintains daily maintenance, production status reports, and supervisor logs
Works overtime as required to meet operational schedules and minimize unit and equipment outages
Ensures timely and accurate processing of materials, services, and maintenance-related financial transactions
Participates in incident investigations and implements corrective actions as required
Supports Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Information (PSI) updates, and P&ID modifications
Ensures all maintenance and project activities comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Continuously reviews and updates P&IDs to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with site standards
Supervises, leads, coaches, and trains personnel to support skill development and operational excellence
Monitors and executes the Master Training Plan for hourly personnel and develops cross-training programs to enhance workforce flexibility
Prepares annual mechanical maintenance budgets and establishes maintenance goals and objectives
Completes required technical, safety, and systems training, including FPC software upgrades
Promotes a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and safety
Qualification
Required
No prior experience is required; other related engineering disciplines considered
Knowledge of core engineering principles (thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mass and energy balances)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with workflow and maintenance systems
Understanding of maintenance processes and equipment reliability fundamentals
General knowledge of industrial safety and regulatory requirements
Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and assume responsibility
B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering; other related engineering disciplines considered
Preferred
1 ~ 2 years' experience of project and equipment management is preferred
Project management and equipment knowledge experience is a plus
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
Company
Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
Formosa Plastics offers a complete line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, polypropylene, caustic soda, and other petrochemicals.
1001-5000 employees
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