What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF ENGINEER position at Formosa Plastics?
Staff Engineer
I. POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position exists to provide assistance and recommendation on corrosion related evaluation through participating of P&ID review, equipment specification review, damage mechanism review of equipment inspections, Equipment Abnormal Analysis review, PSM operations issues review, RBMI corrosion research, incident investigations, project review / study, PHA study, inspection and maintenance audit.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Development and maintenance of Corrosion Control Manual.
Review and improvement of corrosion standards and procedures.
Responsible for development, review and maintenance of CEMP, CUI and CUF program.
Provide assist and training on corrosion related PM/PdM program activities, such as corrosion rates calculation and assess risk of CEMP and CUI /CUF.
Provide improvement for identified corrosion problems.
Assist in development of PSM equipment ITP.
Oversee corrosion related regular or T/A operation and maintenance activities.
Assist in the technical development and mentoring of operations-based corrosion control personnel through routine interactions and providing technical review and support.
Carries out failure analysis on corrosion related leakage or VOC occurrence and failure investigations in order to enhance safety and integrity of the plant.
Provide technical resource in analysis of data and damage mechanisms.
Review and audit of PSM operations and corrosion issues such as Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), accident investigation.
Provide recommendations and training to operations / maintenance personnel and support leadership team.
III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA (Minimal Technical Requirements)
1. Previous Related Experience Required
Minimum of 1 - 4 years direct relevant experience in the refining, petrochemical, chemical process, power generation industries, or similar industry is required.
3-5 years of petrochemical process experience and working knowledge of field operations preferred
2. Technical Skills Required To Perform This Job
General knowledge on material standards (e.g. ASTM, ANSI, ASME, API, NACE and ISO)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Fluent in English, both written and verbally;
Strong analytical skills;
Excellent computer skills;
A willingness and drive to continue to learn and to improve yourself;
3. Education (Minimal Education Needed)
BS in Engineering
4. Other Certification/Training Required To Gain Function-Related Technical Knowledge
API 571, API 581 and related AMMP certification is preferred
5. Other Requirements
Must have regular, reliable attendance as well as the ability to work outside the regular schedule as required.
Availability to work outside normal hours.
Must be willing and able to carry a cell phone and respond as needed
Must be willing and able to work in an office environment.
Experience writing and revising standards or procedures.
B. FUNCTION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS
Collaboration
Versatility
Analytical Thinking
Goal Setting and Achievement
Problem Solving
Diligence and Ethics
The physical and mental capabilities required in this job are those essential to perform Major Areas Of Accountability. The Company intends to comply fully with the Americans With Disabilities Act, all other applicable regulatory legislation, and, to treat each employee with fairness, equity and consistency.
IV. INDIVIDUAL SPECIFIC JOB TASKS.
Review procedures
Update standards
Conduct procedure training
Conduct procedure audits
Review P&ID
Review PHA
Review equipment specifications
Review piping specifications
Provide improvement recommendations
Review projects
Review MOC
Review ITP
Oversee field activities
Provide specialty NDE resources
Provide third party technical resources
Coordinate review meeting
Review inspection reports
Review Equipment Abnormal Analysis
Provide damage mechanism
Produce recommendation reports
Provide repair recommendations
Audit NDE personnel credentials
Review Purchase Requisition
Perform incident root cause analysis
Perform Risk Base Inspection
Perform management assigned tasks
Participate in corrosion related seminars