Production Engineer: Process Optimization & CIP Lead

Westlake; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake seeks a Chemical Engineer to optimize plant operations for quality production while upholding safety and environmental compliance. You will lead process improvement using SPC and support CIP initiatives, within a manufacturing setting in Louisiana.

The role requires at least 2 years in steady-state process design or production, with strong communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills. You will collaborate on cross-functional teams and contribute to capital projects and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in steady-state process design or production.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient computer skills with MS Word, Excel and other standard applications.
• Ability to lead groups of people.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on technical information.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
• Supports CIP and Continuous Improvement Process activities as part of the department team.
• Assist daily plant operations in the production of quality products at specified rates and regulatory compliance.
• Gain working knowledge of the plant to identify improvement opportunities.
• Use Statistical Process Control in the continuous improvement effort.
• Assist plant maintenance to achieve reliable equipment operation at minimum cost.
• Prepare monthly and other reports to inform management on performance and improvements.
• Assist in preparing capital requests and manage small to mid-sized capital projects.
• Participate on cross-functional teams and maintain process/equipment documentation.
• Develop basic data such as P&ID’s, heat and material balances, and basic control strategies.

Skills

Process optimization

SPC

Safety culture

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Westlake seeks a Chemical Engineer to optimize plant operations for quality production while upholding safety and environmental compliance. You will lead process improvement using SPC and support CIP initiatives, within a manufacturing setting in Louisiana.

The role requires at least 2 years in steady-state process design or production, with strong communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills. You will collaborate on cross-functional teams and contribute to capital projects and continuous