Process Engineer: Safety, Quality & Operational Excellence

Westlake Chemical; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a process/engineering supervisor to drive safe and efficient operation within our chemical plant in the United States. The role focuses on meeting health, safety, environmental, quality and production targets while coordinating across operations, customer service and maintenance teams.

The position requires a BS in Engineering, leadership ability, and strong communication. You will help manage budgets, lead continuous improvement projects, and supervise up to 10 wage

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering discipline required.
• Intern/Summer Hire experience in an applicable chemical industry.
• Work well in a team environment, balance multiple projects, and be able to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills.
• Effective Communication Skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct operating and maintenance resources/activities to achieve safety, environmental, quality, production and cost objectives.
• Provide input for weekly and daily maintenance schedules by generating and prioritizing notifications.
• Review operating data (lab data, logbooks, log sheets) and ensure actions are taken to resolve undesired conditions.
• Create an environment focused on continuous improvement for safety, environmental, customer service, cost and productivity.
• Ensure safety by monitoring housekeeping and enforcing safety regulations, lead the department’s safety efforts.
• Provide input to production superintendent for annual operating forecast as well as operating, maintenance and capital budgets.
• Identify and implement projects for operational efficiency improvements.
• Communicate effectively with other plant departments and plant management.
• Address customer concerns/inquiries related to products in the area.
• Administer the labor contract in the department.
• Promote teamwork, resolve conflict and build strong work relationships as well as provide training and coaching for staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a process/engineering supervisor to drive safe and efficient operation within our chemical plant in the United States. The role focuses on meeting health, safety, environmental, quality and production targets while coordinating across operations, customer service and maintenance teams.

The position requires a BS in Engineering, leadership ability, and strong communication. You will help manage budgets, lead continuous improvement projects, and supervise up to 10 wage