RAILROAD MAINLINE & MARSHALLING YARD TRAFFIC OPERATOR

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 To safely and efficiently support Inland Traffic Rail operations by coordinating yard inventory, preparing switch lists, and communicating with production units and Union Pacific, while ensuring railcars meet company, DOT, and FRA safety, quality, and environmental standards. II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 1. Act as Permitting PIC on Hazardous Energy Control for Rail. 2. Relieve Shift properly. 3. Scan the rail yard for daily/monthly inventory. 4. Coordinate movement of rail cars. 5. Prepare accurate Inbound/Outbound train list. 6. Complete Monthly Inspections. 7. Schedule and Coordinate rail yard maintenance / PM schedule. 8. Schedule and Coordinate Locomotive maintenance / PM schedule. 9. Inspect equipment. 10. Ensure that shift inspections are being performed. 11. Ensure that THM Policies and Procedures are being performed. 12. Understand all duties performed by rail personnel in Inland Traffic Rail Operation. 13. Maintain log book. 14. Adhere/Implement/educate/train and adhere to all company policies and procedures including but not limited to, ISO, personnel, quality, environmental, health, safety, Federal and State laws, regulatory and company requirements. 15. Comply with NTG (Nothing Touching the Ground) requirements. Including daily audits. 16. Be active in Operation Clean Sweep, and ensure employees are aware of and accountable for pellet loss prevention, containment, cleanup and disposal. 17. Work outside normal shift hours as needed. 18. Maintain regular and reliable attendance. 19. Perform other duties as assigned. I. QUALIFICATIONS A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA 1. Previous Related Experience Required Requires 3-5 years Railcar Switching experience as a conductor, or switching foreman utilizing a locomotive as switching power. 2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job Policy, Procedure, and Safety training available after hire. Proficiency in railcar switching and train movements as well as inventory management. Ability to prepare and interpret switch lists and train documents. Skilled in operating locomotives and rail yard equipment safely. Use of AEI hand-held scanner and computer systems for tracking and reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel. 3. Education 1. High School graduate o…

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