engineer Westlake, LA
Job description
SUMMARY
We are looking for world-class talent to join our team as an Engineer I. As a leader in the chemistry sector, Westlake Corporation represents a new kind of chemistry company; one that works to responsibly harness applied chemistry to solve common problems, improve everyday life and drive human progress. Westlake Corporation is a leading North American manufacturer of two integrated chemical product lines and chlorovinyls. Blending a strong, downstream building products business with core materials capabilities, Westlake Corporation delivers life-enhancing benefits. Westlake Corporation's chemical products can be found in high performance plastics, pulp and paper production, packaging, chemical intermediates, pharmaceuticals, medical and agricultural applications and paints, acrylics and varnishes. With its scale and resources, Westlake Corporation is committed to being a leader in sustainable practices, a responsible environmental steward, and a force for progress.
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies
- Monitor operating parameters and troubleshoot as needed
- Develop, track and communicate KPIs
- Participate actively in safety programs, promote safety rules and good housekeeping methods
- Assist in development and tracking of Expense and Capital budgets
- Participate in Turnaround Planning, Process Hazard Analysis, ISO activities, Incident Investigation, and other activities as appropriate
- Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities
- Review, develop, and create Procedures
- Provide technical assistance to maintenance and production groups as required
- Maintain technical expertise and keep abreast of electrical technology/design changes as they apply to potential plant equipment/production improvements
- B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
- 2-5 years of experience preferred in a refinery, chemical or petrochemical plant performing engineering design responsibilities
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Aspen Process Explorer, and SAP
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills including an orientation to team development
- Work well in a team environment, balance and prioritize multiple projects, and be able to provide effective technical presentations.
- Basic understanding of process equipment design including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, etc.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Westlake Corporation
CEO: Albert Chao
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: https://www.westlake.com
Year Founded: 1986
