Westlake Chemical Corporation

Reliability Engineer

Westlake Chemical Corporation • $80K — $110K *
Plaquemine, LA 70764In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
  • 5+ years of maintenance/reliability experience in petrochemical industry
  • Strong background in failure analysis techniques, particularly root cause analysis
  • Experience with rotating and stationary equipment, including pumps and turbines
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in MS Word, Power Point, and a CMMS database program
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to safety standards
  • Provide technical assistance to maintenance supervision for process equipment repair
  • Develop and improve maintenance procedures for equipment
  • Perform equipment failure analysis to prevent recurring issues
  • Oversee equipment repair in shops ensuring timely and proper execution
  • Collaborate with engineers to develop repair procedures
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a safety-focused environment
  • Involvement in continuous process improvement programs
  • Engagement with diverse engineering teams
  • Potential for professional development in a growing company
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

Provide technical assistance to the maintenance supervision in the repair and improvement of all process equipment throughout the plant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
  • Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
  • Provide technical assistance to maintenance supervision in the repair and improvement of all process equipment.
  • Develop and improve maintenance procedures for repair of equipment.
  • Perform equipment failure analysis to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Follow equipment repair in shops to ensure timely and proper repair.
  • Work with other engineers to develop maintenance procedures for equipment repair.
  • Actively participate in process improvement programs such as Six Sigma, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance/reliability work in the petrochemical industry. PE, CMRP, API 510 certifications a plus, but not required
  • Ability to use failure analysis technique (i.e. root cause analysis) to determine and correct equipment problems; significant experience with rotating and stationary equipment is required; knowledge of pumps, seals, shop processes, ASME code (Sec. VIII), corrosion, metallurgy, turbines, centrifugal compressors and fans, and lubrication is required; should also be familiar with OSHA's process safety management standard regarding mechanical integrity.
  • Excellent communication skills and problem solving ability
  • Strong work planning and organizational skills required
  • Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word and Power Point; should also have a working knowledge of a CMMS database program.
  • Able to work independently and as a team player.


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, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Additionally, this position must make general decisions requiring judgement and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates 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. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$330 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+18.3%
Revenue
$7.5 billion
NASDAQ
WLK
* Ladders Estimates

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