Formosa Plastics Group
Environmental Specialist - (Air Permitting)
Formosa Plastics Group, Point Comfort, Texas, us, 77978
Environmental Specialist - (Air Permitting)
201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA
Job Description Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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 Environmental Air Permitting Specialist’s primary responsibility is to assist with the preparation, review, and submittal of various state and federal air permitting projects as needed to ensure compliance with all State, Federal and corporate regulations, policies and procedures. This position is responsible for being aware and knowledgeable, providing guidance, and coordinating with key personnel to help maintain compliance with existing, new, and modified State, Federal, and corporate regulations, policies, and procedures at Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas. Secondary tasks may include performing routine engineering tasks using standard procedures; providing reporting services as needed; performing inspections of the facility and/or audits of unit air permitting compliance manuals.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Environmental Permitting / Compliance Provides technical air permitting support to FPC TX complex. Interacts with multiple contract permitting engineers, toxicologists, air modelers, TCEQ Permit Reviewers, and managers as needed. Supports implementation of Environmental programs that provide methods of compliance for the operating units individually and the facility as a whole including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company safety, health, and security programs/practices in line with corporate and site goals/objectives.
Leadership and Development Help provide guidance and regulatory interpretations to compliance and plant operation personnel. Collaborate with environmental and unit personnel for continued development of Environmental Competency throughout the organization. Utilize internal and external resources to foster teamwork, develop workable solutions, and optimize/positively impact departmental and company goals and results, in line with permitting and regulatory compliance.
Initiate Action and Function as the Critical Liaison Determine maintenance, operations, and other support needs through interaction and provide permitting support to meet corporate objectives/goals. Facilitate regulatory compliance through permitting support for corrective actions, to help maintain compliance, and for special projects as needed.
Environmental Stewardship Execute assigned responsibilities, activities, and tasks in a manner protective of the environment so as to prevent/minimize environmental releases/emissions/issues, in line with corporate and site goals/objectives and regulatory requirements.
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
1. Previous Related Experience Required 6-10 years of experience in environmental permitting and/or compliance within industrial, manufacturing, or operations environments preferred.
2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, curious and eager to learn.
High attention to detail.
Willingness to be accountable for areas of responsibility.
Ability to develop or deliver environmental training and support operational teams.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory reporting requirements (local, state, federal).
Safety awareness and knowledge of workplace environmental, health, and safety practices.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while collaborating with multiple contacts and resources to meet goals and achieve optimal results.
3. Education B.S. Degree in one of the engineering disciplines or environmental sciences with 6 years of direct job-related experience preferred; Associates with 8 years of direct job-related experience; Or High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of direct job-related experience required.
4. Other Certification/Training Required
Personal computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. AutoCAD is a plus.
Basic office equipment
Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
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
201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA
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Job Description Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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 Environmental Air Permitting Specialist’s primary responsibility is to assist with the preparation, review, and submittal of various state and federal air permitting projects as needed to ensure compliance with all State, Federal and corporate regulations, policies and procedures. This position is responsible for being aware and knowledgeable, providing guidance, and coordinating with key personnel to help maintain compliance with existing, new, and modified State, Federal, and corporate regulations, policies, and procedures at Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas. Secondary tasks may include performing routine engineering tasks using standard procedures; providing reporting services as needed; performing inspections of the facility and/or audits of unit air permitting compliance manuals.
II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Environmental Permitting / Compliance Provides technical air permitting support to FPC TX complex. Interacts with multiple contract permitting engineers, toxicologists, air modelers, TCEQ Permit Reviewers, and managers as needed. Supports implementation of Environmental programs that provide methods of compliance for the operating units individually and the facility as a whole including compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company safety, health, and security programs/practices in line with corporate and site goals/objectives.
Leadership and Development Help provide guidance and regulatory interpretations to compliance and plant operation personnel. Collaborate with environmental and unit personnel for continued development of Environmental Competency throughout the organization. Utilize internal and external resources to foster teamwork, develop workable solutions, and optimize/positively impact departmental and company goals and results, in line with permitting and regulatory compliance.
Initiate Action and Function as the Critical Liaison Determine maintenance, operations, and other support needs through interaction and provide permitting support to meet corporate objectives/goals. Facilitate regulatory compliance through permitting support for corrective actions, to help maintain compliance, and for special projects as needed.
Environmental Stewardship Execute assigned responsibilities, activities, and tasks in a manner protective of the environment so as to prevent/minimize environmental releases/emissions/issues, in line with corporate and site goals/objectives and regulatory requirements.
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
1. Previous Related Experience Required 6-10 years of experience in environmental permitting and/or compliance within industrial, manufacturing, or operations environments preferred.
2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
Self-motivated, goal-oriented, curious and eager to learn.
High attention to detail.
Willingness to be accountable for areas of responsibility.
Ability to develop or deliver environmental training and support operational teams.
Knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory reporting requirements (local, state, federal).
Safety awareness and knowledge of workplace environmental, health, and safety practices.
Must have good oral and written communication skills.
Managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while collaborating with multiple contacts and resources to meet goals and achieve optimal results.
3. Education B.S. Degree in one of the engineering disciplines or environmental sciences with 6 years of direct job-related experience preferred; Associates with 8 years of direct job-related experience; Or High School Diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of direct job-related experience required.
4. Other Certification/Training Required
Personal computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. AutoCAD is a plus.
Basic office equipment
Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
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
201 Formosa Dr, Point Comfort, TX 77978, USA
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