Process Engineer: Plant Optimization & Improvements

Westlake; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Chemical Engineering professional to troubleshoot operations and drive process improvements at our Kentucky plant in Calvert City. The role focuses on meeting plant goals, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing material and energy balances.

Responsibilities include monitoring utilities, coordinating revisions, and supporting training and startup of new processes. A BS in Chemical Engineering and 2+ years’ experience are required; familiarity with process control is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 2 years of experience.
• Proficient with computer software used in engineering work.
• Knowledge of chemical engineering processes and energy/material balances.
• Familiarity with process control concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot plant operations and implement process improvements to meet goals.
• Monitor safety and environmental regulatory conformance and support compliance projects.
• Analyze raw material and utility usage and optimize operating conditions.
• Coordinate process revisions, update procedures, and train staff.
• Direct shift supervisors to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Process control

Energy balance

Unit operations

Engineering software

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Westlake is seeking a Chemical Engineering professional to troubleshoot operations and drive process improvements at our Kentucky plant in Calvert City. The role focuses on meeting plant goals, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing material and energy balances.

Responsibilities include monitoring utilities, coordinating revisions, and supporting training and startup of new processes. A BS in Chemical Engineering and 2+ years’ experience are required; familiarity with process control is a