IE&C Manager (PE&O)

Westlake Chemical; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking an IE&C Manager to oversee the Instruments, Electrical Systems & Controls function at the Lake Charles Petro & Poly Sites. You will develop, implement and administer IE&C policies, focusing on maintenance, reliability and DCS/APC operations to improve plant performance.

The role requires a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, 10 years’ experience in instrument and controls maintenance, and proven leadership, analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in instrument and controls maintenance in chemical/petrochemical plants.
• Demonstrated managerial, analytical and communication skills.
• Background in safety, budgeting and cost control processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead IE&C function for Lake Charles Petro & Poly Sites.
• Develop long-term reliability plans for IE&C/DCS/APC.
• Approve SOPs and purchasing requisitions for IE&C department.
• Prepare yearly IE&C budget and monitor monthly cost reports in SAP.
• Oversee cost control and post-T/A outage work.
• Collaborate with operations to prioritize IE&C maintenance.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical

Controls

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.SUMMARYThe IE&C Manager is responsible for the Instruments, Electrical Systems & Controls function for Lake Charles Petro & Poly Sites. The employee in this role develops, implements and administers the policies related to instrument, electrical & controls for the site, including the maintenance, reliability andDCS/APC functions.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:Communicates with subordinates for significant instrument, electrical & controls activities and gives required instructions.Develops long term plan to improve reliability IE&C/DCS/APC.Develops plan to improve the productivity and efficiency of the IE&C/DCS/APC departments.Reviews compliance to safety standards for PSM equipment according to latest ISA-S84 standards.Consults with operations to set priority for IE&C maintenance and reliability engineering service requests, as well as general I&C field work.Approves the Standard Operation Procedures and the subsequent revisions, submitted by engineers.Approves purchasing requisitions for IE&C department. Reviews quotations from vendors with each group for equipment as necessary.Prepares yearly cost budget for the IE&C Department. Reviews and controls budget monthly by using monthly cost reports generated from SAP. Discusses and remediates deviations from planned budget as required.Reviews cost and post T/A work summaries with IE&C group in an effort to continuously improve outage work.Reviews performance appraisals for IE&C employees annually.Performs special projects as assigned and other coordination activities as required to ensure cost-effective IE&C engineering.Develops long term IE&C plans for site.Champions IE&C capital projects.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSSuccessful 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 Electrical Engineering or equivalent progressive engineering and maintenance experience.Ten years’ experience instrument and controls maintenance for a chemical or petrochemical plant.Demonstration of managerial as well as analytical and communication skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile 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, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 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.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.