Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement & Safety

Westlake Chemical; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a Chemical Engineer to support Monomers plant operations in Kentucky. You will troubleshoot, optimize process performance, and help ensure safety and regulatory compliance while driving projects from concept to startup.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 2+ years of experience, strong computer skills, and solid knowledge of mass/energy balances and unit operations. This role focuses on reliability, optimization, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering with at least 2 years of experience.
• Proficient in computer use and software applications related to engineering work.
• Knowledge of chemical engineering process, material, and energy balance.
• Knowledge of chemical engineering unit operations and process control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot existing plant operations and implement process improvements.
• Monitor plant safety and environmental compliance.
• Perform process calculations and develop improvements; initiate projects to meet regulations.
• Monitor and analyze plant material and utility usage; optimize operations.
• Develop project scopes and create PFDs and P&IDs; assist with training and startup.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Mass & energy balance

Unit operations

Process control knowledge

Education

B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Westlake Chemical seeks a Chemical Engineer to support Monomers plant operations in Kentucky. You will troubleshoot, optimize process performance, and help ensure safety and regulatory compliance while driving projects from concept to startup.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 2+ years of experience, strong computer skills, and solid knowledge of mass/energy balances and unit operations. This role focuses on reliability, optimization, and continuous improvement.