Graduate Chemical Engineer – Rotational Program

Westlake Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Corporation's GROW program invites newly graduated chemical engineers to a 3-5 year rotational leadership track across its Performance and Essential Materials segment. Participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and formal training while tackling real-world projects that drive product and process innovation.

Rotations span Operations, Reliability, Capital Projects, Continuous Improvement, Process Controls, Business Management, and Supply Chain & Logistics, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Willing to rotate to different U.S. locations every 12‑18 months for 3‑5 years
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC)
• Strong team building, leadership and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Delivering breakthrough solutions
• Monitoring and developing improvements to current processes to yield cost savings, quality improvement and/or overall increase efficiency
• Developing your leadership skills
• Continuously striving for highest level of performance
• Doing everything with a safety mindset at the forefront of your work
• Adding value for our customers

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Chemical Engineering degree (B.S./M.S.)

GPA 3.0 or higher

0-2 years experience

Job description

Westlake Corporation's GROW program invites newly graduated chemical engineers to a 3-5 year rotational leadership track across its Performance and Essential Materials segment. Participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and formal training while tackling real-world projects that drive product and process innovation.

Rotations span Operations, Reliability, Capital Projects, Continuous Improvement, Process Controls, Business Management, and Supply Chain & Logistics, with opportunities to