What are the responsibilities and job description for the API Inspector position at Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A?
API Inspector
201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA Req #1204 Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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 API Inspector will assist the facility’s compliance with Regulatory requirements of PSM / RMP to ensure mechanical integrity of process equipment and piping systems. Develops and executes preventive maintenance schedules based on equipment condition, including inspections, testing, and necessary repairs to proactively address potential issues before they become critical failures.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
PSM / RMP Compliance - Provide API Authorized Inspection of fixed equipment and piping to be in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company safety, health, and RAGAGEP to align with corporate and site goals / objectives.
Initiate Inspection and Recommendations - Determine equipment and piping condition and recommend repairs to return to safe operating conditions that meet API, ASME, and RAGAGEP to achieve regulatory compliance.
Collaboration and Teamwork - Work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Inspection personnel to execute inspections in timely scheduled manner and work as a team to find solutions for inspection findings along with establishing best repair / replacement plans to return equipment and piping to service in most efficient way to assure equipment integrity.
Environmental Stewardship - Execute API Authorized Inspector activities to maintain fixed equipment and piping to all applicable laws and regulatory requirements to assure zero releases / emissions / issues to the environment.
THM - Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
10 years inspection experience (contingent on education) as well as a API Inspector certification (510, 570, 653, etc.) is required. Multi-certification preferred.
2. Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job
Visual and other senses applied to perform API compliant equipment inspection. Technical writing skills for preparing reports, making recommendations and other follow up activities resulting from inspections conducted.
3. Education (Minimal Education Needed)
High School diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of direct job-related experience required; or Associate's degree with 8 years of direct job-related experience; or Bachelor's degree with 6 years of direct job-related experience.
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 andSupplemental Life InsuranceTuition 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
