Project Engineer - Chlor​/Alkali

201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA

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 The Project Engineer increases productivity by integrating plant assets, personnel, technology, energy, MIS, effective maintenance, instrumentation, production, raw material handling, and material flow processes. The Project Engineer will also assist in daily plant operations by interfacing and coordinating activities with plant personnel. Assist in improvement projects, data review, and operational objectives are all met. Information systems, including CPMS & DCS, PI are providing monthly, daily, and other reports.

All while sustaining a safe and healthful working environment that meets environmental, health, and safety regulations and Company requirements.

• Project Planning & Management:
  Lead the coordination and execution of engineering projects, including both improvement and expansion initiatives. Gather and evaluate technical specifications, engineering data, and operational input to support effective planning and implementation. Manage project progress through closure (e.g., B-4 issuance), ensuring alignment with scope, safety standards, and stakeholder requirements. Maintain communication with project leads (PICs) and support resolution of issues that impact project timelines or deliverables.
• Budget/ Schedule Control:
  Develop and manage detailed project budgets (e.g., B-2 estimates) and schedules (A-Charts, B-PERT), ensuring alignment with defined scopes and available resources. Monitor financial performance, review and process contractor invoices, and support cost control efforts. Provide timely updates and recommendations to leadership on budget variances, resource constraints, and schedule risks to support data-driven decision-making.
• Bid Analysis/Construction Administration:
  Support construction activities by coordinating with contractors, reviewing bids, and facilitating pre-construction meetings. Conduct site visits, inspect vendor shops, witness critical testing (e.g., pressure tests), and ensure field construction issues are addressed promptly. Oversee final project completion activities, including punch list verification and PSSR documentation, to ensure readiness for operational handover.
• Process Safety, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement:
  Ensure all project activities comply with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety…