Maintenance Tech - Electrical OL II
About the role
Company Overview: Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals founded in 1978, with annual revenues over $5 billion and over 2,800 employees operating 20 production units in six business divisions (Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, Oil & Gas). The company markets polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename, suspension and specialty PVC resins under Formolon®, and produces caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach, and hydrochloric acid. Headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey, with manufacturing subsidiaries in Delaware City, DE; Baton Rouge, LA; and Point Comfort, TX.
Position Objective: Monitor the process in the area of responsibility to ensure equipment and control parameters are functioning as designed and to ensure the process is operated in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot electrical equipment malfunctions
- Repair electrical equipment & systems
- Install electrical equipment and control devices/circuits
- Run electrical conduit, cable tray with associated fitting and wirings
- Calibrate protective relays and transducers
- Troubleshoot and program various V.F.D.
- Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions in various laboratory equipment
- Work outside normal shift hours as needed
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures including ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, regulatory and company requirements
- Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements, including daily audits
- Be active in Operation Clean Sweep and ensure employees are aware of and accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal
- Perform test and preventive maintenance on equipment: 480V, 4160V and 13.8KV SWGR; 13.8KV Capacitor Banks; 13.8/4.16KV and 13.8KV/480V Transformers; 4160V and 480V MCC; UPS System; 480V, 4160V and 13.8KV Motors
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver’s License
- Associate’s degree in Electrical or related fields OR NCCER Certification OR minimum of two (2) years of plant electrical maintenance experience
- Previous Related Experience: 2 years of experience and a high school diploma or equivalent; OR Associate’s degree in Electrical or related fields
Skills
- Problem‑solving mindset
- Safety Certification or safety classes (a plus but not required)
- VFD and programming experience (a plus but not required)
- Troubleshooting and ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently
- Preventive maintenance knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Accountability and reliability
- Self‑motivated, curious and eager to learn
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