Corrosion Engineer - Engineering/Maintenance Dept Office

Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering required; MS preferred.
  • 1 year of corrosion and risk-based inspection experience in petrochemical industry preferred.
  • Knowledge of pipeline assessment, fitness for service evaluation, and risk management.
  • Familiarity with API 510, 570, 653, and risk-based inspections (API 580, 581).
  • General knowledge of material standards (API, NACE, ASTM, ASME, ANSI, ISO).
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with unit maintenance to establish equipment inspection schedules.
  • Explore corrosion mechanisms to develop preventive solutions for equipment integrity.
  • Conduct Corrosion Under Insulation inspection and root cause analysis.
  • Develop and implement equipment improvements to eliminate process problems.
  • Support PSM compliance through audits of operations and corrosion issues.
  • Collaborate with Site teams to develop Inspection Test Plans and Repair Plans.
  • Estimate and manage project budgets and schedules.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • 10 paid holidays and generous paid time off.
  • FlexTime options for better work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and pension plan.
Full Job Description
I. POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position exists to provide assistance and recommendations on corrosion and materials related evaluation through participating in 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 study, project review/study, PHA study, and maintenance/mechanical integrity audit.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Equipment Management: Coordinate with unit maintenance to establish equipment inspection cycles based on the execution result of RBI implementation. Explore the corrosion mechanism to develop the prevention or solutions for equipment integrity enhancement. Provide equipment maintenance records and assist in collecting historical maintenance records of CCD (equipment and piping).

Corrosion Analysis and Prevention: Conduct the Corrosion Under Insulation inspection and corrosion root cause analysis and improvement. Knowledge, skills, and ability to document activities and inspections as well as review the accuracy of data and information contained in reports prepared by others, and defend the company's technical and procedural positions related to corrosion control activities. Responsible for development, review and maintenance of CEMP, CUI, and CUF programs. Assist in completing corrosion study activities.

Operations Support: Develop and implement equipment improvement to eliminate process problems and improve operational efficiency. Provide training related to corrosion analysis and prevention for operations/maintenance personnel as well as support the leadership team. Assist in the planning, implementation, and follow-up of improvement work for abnormal equipment.

PSM Compliance: Review and audit of PSM operations and corrosion issues such as Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), accident investigation and equipment abnormal report.

RBMI Implementation and Execution: Work with Site GMO/MI/Maintenance team to develop the Inspection Test Plan (ITP)/Repair Plan/Corrosion Study. Coordinate with unit maintenance/MI to establish equipment inspection cycles based on the execution result of RBI implementation.

Budget/Schedule Control: Estimate, coordinate, and issue B-2 project budget per project scope of works for review and approval. Perform piping design work and complete the task within the approved project schedule.

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
  • Education
    • BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering is required; one year of petrochemical experience is preferred. MS in Engineering is a plus. Other related BS engineering disciplines considered.
  • Previous Related Experience Required
    • No experience necessary, however, one year of corrosion and risk-based inspection experience within a petrochemical industry is preferred. Knowledge in pipeline assessment, fitness for service evaluation, risk management, and code compliance API 510, 570 & 653 in addition to API 580 and 581 Risk Based Inspections. Experience in pipeline operations, design, and maintenance.
  • Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
    • General knowledge of material standards (e.g., API, NACE, ASTM, ASME, ANSI, ISO).
    • Apply such codes and standards and other governmental regulations along FPC procedures. Ability to use such knowledge in audits and other internal activities for clarification and education purposes.
    • Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
    • Experience in piping/equipment integrity, including systemization and circuitization.
    • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
    • Knowledge of corporate "workflow" system, department responsibilities, and maintenance procedures preferred.
    • Basic understanding of corrosion mechanisms and inspection techniques.


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 and
Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition 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

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