Process Engineer: Drive Plant Efficiency & Improvements

Westlake Chemical Corporation

Calvert City (KY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Kentucky seeks a Chemical Engineer to assist the Process Supervisor and departmental engineers with troubleshooting, analysis, and optimization of plant operations. You will help develop process improvements, monitor compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and support capital projects on key equipment and processes.

The role requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with at least 2 years of experience, and proficiency in engineering software.

Qualifications

B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 2 years' experience.
Proficient in computer use and software applications related to engineering work.
Knowledge of chemical engineering unit operations and process control, preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot existing plant operations and implement process improvement ideas to ensure that Westlake Monomers meets key plant goals and objectives.
Monitor plant conformance to safety and environmental regulations. Perform process calculations, recommend process improvements and initiate new projects to meet and/or improve compliance with existing regulations.
Monitor and analyze plant raw material and utility usages. Recommend appropriate plant operating conditions and process controls to optimize raw material and utility efficiencies.
Monitor daily plant operating conditions. Maintain current plant operating logs and operator data sheets. Report concise key operating information to VCM production personnel.
Monitor equipment uptimes and maintenance requirements for key process equipment. Conduct detailed process equipment inspections and recommend repairs.
Monitor daily plant lab test results. Maintain current lab sample schedules and laboratory database for critical lab samples results. Use statistical process control methods to develop action limits for critical sample results.
Coordinate plant process revisions, ensure MOCs have been initiated, and assist with updating procedures and training. Incorporate process revisions into existing plant PFDs and P&IDs.
Develop project scopes and evaluate project justification. Perform project raw material and energy balance calculations, develop project: PFDs, P&IDs, and process equipment specifications. Develop project operating procedures and assist production with training and startup.
Investigate mechanical and process failures or shortcomings to determine cause and procedure to prevent recurrence.
Direct shift supervisors, as necessary, to resolve operational issues.
Plans, implements, coordinates and directs process improvement expense and capital projects.
Recommends yearly capital budget requests and develops scopes, AFEs, and justifications for capital improvements.
Reviews and revises standard operating procedures as necessary.