Production Engineer: Optimize Safe, Efficient Operations

Westlake Epoxy; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Epoxy in Deer Park, TX, is seeking a Chemical Engineer to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production processes. The role focuses on safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations that meet health, safety, environmental, quality, and production objectives.

Responsibilities include supervising day-to-day unit operations, assisting in process troubleshooting, implementing improvements, updating P&IDs, and supporting studies to enhance efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with 2 years experience in process or production engineering.
• Strong problem solving, organizational & communication skills (written & oral).
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well with people at all levels in the organization.
• Background screening including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day operation of entire unit to minimize costs and maximize production.
• Assist in performing engineering trouble-shooting of process problems, mechanical failures, and customer complaints.
• Help in carrying out directions of Unit Manager or Production Superintendent to ensure Company policies and procedures are followed.
• Support studies to improve operating efficiency, profitability, quality, safety, and to solve operation problems. Work with the Project Departments in the implementation of improvements and changes.
• Work with the Unit Manager and Production Supervisors when needed for process problems, environmental, safety or employee problems.
• Assist in developing and updating P&ID’s, JSEA’s and GOI’s and Emergency Procedures.
• Work on assigned projects. Help provide general plant support.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

2 years experience in process or production engineering

Job description

Westlake Epoxy in Deer Park, TX, is seeking a Chemical Engineer to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize production processes. The role focuses on safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations that meet health, safety, environmental, quality, and production objectives.

Responsibilities include supervising day-to-day unit operations, assisting in process troubleshooting, implementing improvements, updating P&IDs, and supporting studies to enhance efficiency and safety.