Westlake Chemical Corporation

Process Engineer (PE&O)

Westlake Chemical Corporation$85K — $102K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering required
  • 5+ years experience in engineering roles within refinery or petrochemical plants
  • Current TWIC card mandatory
  • Background screening including drug testing and physical requirements
  • Experience with process engineering calculations and simulations

Responsibilities

  • Learn and understand the processes and technology of assigned units
  • Support capital budget development and project screening
  • Provide engineering support from project conception to start-up
  • Conduct Process Hazard Analysis and follow up on recommendations
  • Manage multiple projects with close supervision
  • Optimize unit operations and troubleshoot plant issues
  • Participate in incident reviews and ensure safety protocol compliance

Benefits

  • Compliance with continuous improvement and operational excellence goals
  • Active participation in project teams for improvement initiatives
  • Opportunity for professional growth and learning through mentorship
  • Engagement in safety and environmental practices
  • Supportive team culture focusing on collaboration and communication
Full Job Description

SUMMARY

The following is a position description for a Process Engineer II.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Learn process and technology of assigned unit. Seek knowledge from more experienced personnel. As a minimum, attend morning meetings of the assigned unit to maintain communication with operations personnel.

• Support development of a capital budget

◦ Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for improvements

◦ Prepare high level scopes ◦ Perform economic calculations for project screening

• Provide process engineering support under close supervision for assigned projects from conception through start-up.

◦ Work with a team to identify scope of work

◦ Perform process engineering calculations as needed to support development of work scope (process simulations, hydraulic calculations, size equipment and valves, provide process conditions for instrumentation, etc.)

◦ Redline P&ID's

◦ Start equipment and instrumentation specification sheets by filling in process conditions

◦ Prepare scope of work

◦ Complete Preliminary Environmental Questionnaire and Engineering Service Request Form

◦ Review project cost estimate

◦ Support AFE development

◦ Review civil, mechanical, and instrumentation & electrical packages ("Issue for Review and Comment" and "Issue for Approval") from a process engineering perspective

◦ Seek assistance from more experienced engineers as needed

• Prepare, lead, and/or participate in Process Hazard Analysis I Layer of Protection Analysis (PHA I LOPA). Share in PHA I LOPA recommendation assignments. Follow up on and/or complete recommendations.

• Initiate and manage "Management of Change" (MOC) for assigned projects. Create, update, review, and/or support development of process safety information as needed (procedures, chemical interaction matrix, operator training, etc.). • Lead and/or participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews. Follow up on PSSR action items to ensure completion in a timely manner.

• Manage multiple projects at a given time under close supervision.

• Analyze and troubleshoot specific plant operating problems as requested by the Production Unit and agreed to by the PE&O Technical Manager. Recommendations are to be reviewed by supervision prior to implementation.

• Provide support during plant upsets, shutdowns, turnarounds, and startups. Must be available for call out.

• Lead and/or participate in incident reviews. Follow up on and/or complete assigned action items from the Root Cause Analysis in a timely manner.

• Under close supervision, optimize unit operations as assigned.

• Perform assigned tasks in a timely manner that respects safety and the environment.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.

2. Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

3. Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

4. Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

5. Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others.Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.

• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering.

• At least 5 years of full-time work experience in a refinery, chemical or petrochemical plant performing Engineering responsibilities.

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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