Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. · 1 day ago
Carbon Engineer
9 Peach Tree Hill Rd, Livingston, NJ 07039, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expFormosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is a leading supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals, committed to sustainability and quality. The Carbon Engineer will support the development and implementation of carbon governance and decarbonization strategies, focusing on reducing carbon intensity and establishing a foundation for carbon neutrality. This role requires the application of engineering principles to quantify emissions and drive carbon-reduction projects across manufacturing operations.
ChemicalManufacturingPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingQuality Assurance
Responsibilities
Maintain and improve FPC USA’s corporate and site-level GHG inventory, including Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, and support Scope 3 screening and engagement activities as directed
Apply engineering analysis to identify, evaluate, and prioritize carbon-reduction opportunities related to energy efficiency, process optimization, fuel switching, electrification, and emerging low-carbon technologies
Support the development and tracking of carbon-intensity metrics, targets, and progress dashboards aligned with FPC USA’s 2030 and 2050 goals
Provide technical input to capital projects, process changes, and operational initiatives to ensure carbon impacts are quantified and considered in decision-making
Collaborate with site engineering, operations, maintenance, and EHS teams to implement and verify carbon-reduction projects
Support external sustainability reporting, customer inquiries, and third-party assessments related to carbon and climate performance
Monitor evolving regulatory, market, and voluntary carbon frameworks and assess implications for FPC USA
Qualification
Required
≥5 years of experience in carbon management, energy management, process engineering, sustainability engineering, or a related technical role within manufacturing, chemicals, refining, or energy-intensive industries
Practical experience with GHG accounting, energy balance calculations, or process optimization is required
Working knowledge of GHG accounting methodologies (e.g., Scope 1 and 2 calculations, emission factors, carbon intensity metrics)
Effective written and verbal communication skills to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences
Requirement to travel means you must have a valid driver's license and should be prepared to drive a motor vehicle and to fly with an overnight stay required
Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred), Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Training or familiarity with carbon reporting standards (e.g., GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, or similar) is desirable
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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