Instrument Engineer

Westlake Chemical; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking an instrumentation/electrical engineering technician to support production, maintenance, project and technical departments. The role focuses on improving electrical system reliability, instrumentation for process measurement, and documentation.

Responsibilities include specifying instrumentation, supporting maintenance and operations, creating drawing packages, and assisting capital projects with reliability and maintenance considerations. Requires a B.S.

Qualifications

• TWIC card required and background screening including motor vehicle record check, drug testing and pre-employment physical.
• B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent progressive engineering experience.
• 0-2 years of experience; internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and specify instrumentation for process measurement applications.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance, Operations and Environmental groups on instrumentation issues.
• Develop job scopes and drawing packages for small instrumentation/electrical projects.
• Provide support to Project Group on specification of instrumentation for capital projects and review project design packages for reliability, application and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the instrumentation database.
• Ensure documentation on all instrumentation/electrical equipment including files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc.
• Maintain technical expertise and stay current with instrumentation technology/design changes.
• Provide technical support for electrical issues on systems operating at 480V and below (motors, lighting, relay logic, power supply).
• Improve reliability of process control valves and assist in development of repair/upgrade scopes for major turnarounds.

Skills

TWIC Card

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation database

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

• Recommend and specify instrumentation for various process measurement applications.
• Provide technical support to Maintenance, Operations and Environmental groups on instrumentation issues.
• Develop job scopes and drawing packages for small instrumentation/electrical projects.
• 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.
• Ensure proper maintenance is conducted on the instrumentation database.
• Ensure proper documentation on all instrumentation/electrical equipment including equipment files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc.
• Maintain technical expertise and keep abreast of instrumentation technology/design changes as they apply to potential plant equipment/production improvements.
• 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.
• 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.
• 0-2 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Company Information

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions - from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day.