Specialist I&E - Instrument

Westlake Chemical Corp.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation seeks an experienced Specialist - Instrumentation (IE) to improve reliability of instrumentation and electrical systems across the site. The role focuses on preventative and predictive maintenance, aligning maintenance and inspection plans with criticality rankings.

Responsibilities include managing calibration data, PM optimization, spare parts, and supporting asset management systems. Strong collaboration with production, maintenance, and engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Background with industrial plant facilities and maintenance planning/scheduling.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with multiple departments and crafts personnel.
• Experience with instrumentation reliability improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement reliability improvements for Instrumentation and Electrical systems.
• Develop and manage calibration databases and documentation.
• Assist with instrumentation spare parts management and revisions to warehouse stock.
• Review instrumentation PM data to optimize maintenance frequencies and procedures.
• Support control valve repairs and asset management system implementations.
• Provide input on new projects and instrumentation training programs.

Skills

Instrument maintenance

SAP

MS Office

Effective communication

Education

Diploma/Degree in instrumentation or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

SUMMARY

The Specialist - IE (Instrument) is responsible for identifying and implementing methods to improve reliability of Instrumentation and Electrical Systems throughout the site with primary focus on instrumentation. The Specialist makes improvements in preventative and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and maintenance effectiveness. The Specialist manages the classification of instruments into criticality rankings and ensures maintenance and inspection plans are aligned with equipment criticality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and drive accident prevention and environmental excellence.
• Support the development of Instrument Calibration database and use of documenting calibrators.
• Assist with Meridium documentation management and training.
• Investigate chronic failures in instrumentation equipment and make recommendations for long-term solutions.
• Assist in management of Instrumentation spare parts and revisions to warehouse stock. Evaluate stock periodically for updating and improvements.
• Review data from instrumentation PM’s to evaluate and optimize PM frequencies. Assist in developing PM documentation forms and procedures.
• Support management of control valve repairs, materials and reporting.
• Support Operations and Maintenance in requests for information and minor instrumentation changes.
• Support instrumentation reliability improvement projects.
• Develop new and improve existing instrumentation maintenance procedures.
• Provide maintenance input on new projects.
• Support operations during unit startups, shutdowns, and runtime.
• Assist as needed with development of Instrumentation Training Programs.
• Support implementation of instrument and control valve Asset Management Systems (AMS). Develop processes for utilization, support upgrades, and provide training to instrumentation personnel.
• Develop and track critical care plans for instrumentation classified as Criticality Ranking A and B.
• Provide assistance to Instrument Engineers on reliability efforts and projects.
• Review instrumentation entries in shift logs to identify areas needing follow-up and report to engineers and supervision.
• Support ISO compliance efforts, audits, and documentation for quality critical equipment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful candidates must satisfy 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.
• Minimum of 10 years of Instrument Maintenance experience preferred; candidates with at least 8 years will be considered. Diploma/Degree in the appropriate discipline desirable.
• Previous experience in industrial plant facilities with knowledge of maintenance, planning and scheduling requirements.
• Experience with MS Office and experience with SAP preferred or similar program.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Production, Maintenance/Scheduling and Engineering department, managers, supervisors and crafts persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

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.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.