Instrument Technician - PO1 I/E3 Instrument Maintenance

201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USAJob DescriptionFormosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals, founded in 1978. With annual revenues exceeding $5 billion, the company employs more than 2,800 people across 20 production units in six divisions: Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas. The U.S. operations are headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey and include three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries in Delaware City, Delaware; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Point Comfort, Texas. Formosa Plastics offers a full line of PCL, polyethylene, polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals under the Formolene and Formolon tradenames and also produces caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid. The company is committed to quality, safety, environmental protection, and community contribution through investment in new product development, quality control systems, and energy-efficient production facilities.I. POSITION OBJECTIVEThe Instrument Technician ensures the efficient operation of process instrumentation.II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITYTroubleshoot and repair all conventional instrumentation including DCS and analyzers.Complete daily paperwork as required.On-call duty.Complete daily route check of assigned area.Calibrate all conventional instrumentation, analyzers & DCS.Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, regulatory and company requirements.Work outside normal shift hours and on-call as needed.Maintain regular and reliable attendance.Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements, including daily audits.Be active in Operation Clean Sweep, ensuring employees are aware of and accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal.Perform other duties as assigned.III. QUALIFICATIONSA. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIAPrevious related experience required: minimum 2 years (PLC, analyzer & DCS experience preferred), high school diploma or equivalent, or associate degree in instrumentation or electronics or related fields.B. Technical Skills Required to Perform This JobProblem-solving mindsetSafety certification or safety classes a plus but not required.Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.Preventive maintenance knowledge.Good communication skills.Accountability and reliability.Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.Complete daily route check of assigned areas.C. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.Valid driver's license.Obtain a TWIC – Transportation Workers Identification Card within 90 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.Associate degree in instrumentation or electronics or two (2) years' experience (PLC, analyzer & DCS experience preferred).D. Other Certification/Training RequiredTraining in company policies and procedures after hire.Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for the position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.Participation in required subject training and passing certifications.Health Coverage and PerksExcellent medical, dental and vision insurance plans.Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.Short-term disability.Long-term disability.Group term life, dependent and supplemental life insurance.Tuition reimbursement.Work/Life Balance10 paid holidays.Paid time off for a balanced life: vacation, sick and personal time.FlexTime available.Competitive CompensationCompetitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, cash balance and pension plan.J-18808-Ljbffr