Maintenance Project Controls Specialist

Westlake Chemical; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a Maintenance Project Controls Specialist to develop analytics, dashboards, and data systems for maintenance cost control, forecasting, and performance improvement.

You will partner with Maintenance, Reliability, Finance, and IT to deliver insights, validate data, automate reporting, and drive data-informed decision-making across site operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2-5 years relevant experience in a plant or corporate environment.
• Working knowledge of maintenance work management processes.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and SAP ECC.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards to track maintenance cost performance.
• Develop standardized dashboards for budget vs actuals and KPIs.
• Ensure dashboards are accurate, validated, and aligned with business requirements.
• Extract and analyze data from SAP ECC and other systems.
• Audit maintenance data and dashboards for compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Reliability, Finance, and IT to improve processes.

Skills

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering/Finance/Data Analytics degree preferred

2-5 years relevant experience

Tools

Power BI

Excel Advanced

SAP ECC

SQL

Power Query

Job description

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Project Controls Specialist develops and manages analytics, reporting, and data systems that enable effective maintenance cost control, forecasting, and performance improvement. This role partners across Maintenance, Reliability, Finance, and IT to deliver actionable insights, enhance data integrity, and drive data-informed decision-making across site operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to track maintenance cost performance, budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and trends.
• Develop standardized dashboards for: Maintenance and reliability cost performance, Budget vs. actuals and variance analysis, Outage cost tracking, Work management KPIs
• Ensure dashboards and reports are accurate, validated, user-friendly, and aligned with business requirements.
• Extract, transform, and analyze data from SAP ECC and other systems to support reporting and analytics.
• Support corporate and site-driven system upgrades, reporting enhancements, and data structure changes.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, reduce manual processes, and improve data integrity and efficiency.
• Conduct periodic audits of maintenance data, KPIs, and dashboards to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve maintenance productivity, cost efficiency, and reliability performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Reliability, Finance, and other departments to improve processes and decision-making.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
• College degree preferred (Engineering, Finance, Data Analytics, or related field) with 2-5 years of relevant experience, OR minimum of 5 years of progressive analytical experience in a plant or corporate environment (chemical, refining, or manufacturing preferred).
• Working knowledge of maintenance work management processes and systems.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel (advanced), and data analytics tools are required.
• Experience with SAP ECC required.
• Experience with data modeling, Power Query, or SQL preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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. 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.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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.