Westlake Chemical Corporation

Instrument Engineer

Westlake Chemical Corporation$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card required.
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent progressive experience.
  • 2 years of experience in engineering; internship experience is beneficial.
  • Background screening, including motor vehicle record, drug testing, and physical requirements must be satisfied before starting.
  • Proficiency in handling electrical systems and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

  • Recommend and specify instrumentation for process measurements.
  • Provide technical support on instrumentation issues to Maintenance, Operations, and Environmental groups.
  • Develop job scopes and drawing packages for small instrumentation/electrical projects.
  • Support Project Group on instrumentation specifications for capital projects.
  • Ensure maintenance of instrumentation database and documentation.
  • Maintain up-to-date technical expertise in instrumentation technology.
  • Support electrical issues for systems operating at 480V and below.

Benefits

  • Exposure to cutting-edge instrumentation technology.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in Maintenance and Projects.
  • Opportunity to develop job scopes and project documentation.
  • Growth potential through hands-on experience in troubleshooting and reliability improvements.
  • A structured environment with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

Provide engineering support to production, maintenance, project and technical departments to ensure improvements in electrical system reliability and to resolve repetitive electrical-related problems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Recommend and specify instrumentation for various process measurement applications.

2. Provide technical support to Maintenance, Operations and Environmental groups on instrumentation issues.

3. Develop job scopes and drawing packages for small instrumentation/electrical projects.

4. Provide support to Project Group on specification of instrumentation for capital projects. Review project design packages for proper design regarding reliability, application and maintenance requirements.

5. Ensure proper maintenance is conducted on the instrumentation database.

6. Ensure proper documentation on all instrumentation/electrical equipment including equipment files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc.

7. Maintain technical expertise and keep abreast of instrumentation technology/design changes as they apply to potential plant equipment/production improvements.

8. Provide technical support for electrical issues on systems operating at 480V and below. Includes motor control, lighting, relay logic control systems, power supply to equipment, etc.

9. Work to improve reliability of process control valves. Develop plans for monitoring performance and addressing problem areas. Assist Maintenance in development of repair/upgrade scopes for major turnarounds.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
  • Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent progressive engineering experience.
  • 2 years of experience; internship experience preferred.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.

About Westlake Chemical Corporation

Westlake Chemical is an international manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals and fabricated products that enhance the daily lives of people around the planet. The tires we ride on, the plastic wrap that keeps our meats and produce fresh, the pipes that are essential to ensuring clean water, the frames that secure our windows and doors, Westlake plays a vital role in supplying the building blocks for these products and many more.

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Learn more about Westlake Chemical Corporation
Size
14,550 employees
Market Cap
$13.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$330 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+18.3%
Revenue
$7.5 billion
NASDAQ

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