Process/Production Engineer

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 offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

The role of this position is to ensure health, safety and environmental (HSE), process safety management (PSM), and quality management system (QSM) standards are met in the assigned area. This position oversees the operation and maintenance of the department to meet internal and external customer requirements (volume and quality) and long term profitability. This requires close coordination and communication with the Operations, Customer Service and Mechanical workgroups. Accountabilities include Production and Cost tracking, Engineering support, Operational Reliability tracking, serving as a Project/Process engineering resource, and safety and procedural compliance/ enforcement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 (laboratory data, logbooks, log sheets, notes, Tiered accountability boards, etc.) and ensure actions are being taken to resolve undesired conditions. Communicate instructions written and verbal for the Operators and Shift Supervisors Create an environment focused on continuous improvement for safety, environmental, customer service, cost and productivity. Ensure safety of the department by monitoring housekeeping/potential hazards of the department, enforcing safety regulations, and leading the department’s safety efforts. Ensure compliance to environmental permits, company policies and OSHA standards. 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 his/her staff.

QUALIFICATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

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

QUALIFICATION & SKILL DESIRED:

BS in Chemical Engineering 2-5 years of experience in an applicable chemical industry 6 Sigma and/or Lean training/experience is beneficial Experience supervising wage subordinates Experience working with a union workforce and administering labor contract

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position could supervise up to 10 wage employees.

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.

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.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com