PVC Operator

Westlake Chemical; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical in Kentucky is seeking a production operator to monitor and operate the PVC production process, including raw material charging, polymerization, blowdown, stripping, drying, and bulk loading of resin.

You will run equipment, collect data, maintain housekeeping, and support maintenance and contractor activities to meet safety and productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Two year college degree.
• 3-5 years of industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment for the Manufacture, stripping, separation, drying, and loading of PVC resin within guidelines of the (JWI) Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operates support equipment for the PVC process; including cooling tower, chilled and hot water, demineralizing and reverse osmotic process water, and steam generation.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and inspections for shipment of bulk PVC cars and unloading of VCM monomer to storage.
• Performs routine data collection and recording as scheduled and responds to correct observed abnormalities.
• Maintains housekeeping in the PVC plant and cleans up after job tasks using proper disposal procedures.
• Completes other routine or non-routine duties as necessary to meet Production Dept. goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner.
• Issues General Work Permits and prepares equipment for maintenance and contractor personnel.

Education

Two year college degree

3-5 years of industrial experience

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

Monitors and operates the PVC production process, including raw material charging, polymerization, blowdown, stripping, drying, and bulk loading of resin; monomer recovery and storage of VCM

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates equipment for the Manufacture, stripping, separation, drying, and loading of PVC resin within guidelines of the (JWI) Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operates support equipment for the PVC process; including cooling tower, chilled and hot water, demineralizing and reverse osmotic process water, and steam generation.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and inspections for shipment of bulk PVC cars and unloading of VCM monomer to storage.
• Performs routine data collection and recording as scheduled and responds to correct observed abnormalities.
• Maintains housekeeping in the PVC plant and cleans up after job tasks using proper disposal procedures.
• Completes other routine or non-routine duties as necessary to meet Production Dept. goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner.
• Issues General Work Permits and prepares equipment for maintenance and contractor personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two year college degree.
• 3-5 years of industrial experience.

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. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. 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