Technical Service Engineer II - Polyolefin Solutions

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Texas seeks a technical professional to provide comprehensive support to production teams, sales, and customers, ensuring resin quality and process optimization. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with R&D and commercial teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining product specifications, evaluating commercial and experimental resins, preparing data sheets and guides, and supporting product launches with training and start-up assistance,

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering required.
• 5 years of experience with polyolefins in technical service, production, quality control, or R&D functions.
• Experience with extrusion coating or LLDPE grades is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support & Quality: Support plant operations, resolve quality complaints, and maintain product specifications.
• Product Development & Evaluation: Conduct evaluations of commercial/experimental products, audit competitive resins, and recommend improvements or new products.
• Customer & Market Engagement: Serve as a technical liaison, introduce new products, provide training/start-up assistance, and optimize customer fabrication processes.
• Documentation & Analysis: Prepare product data sheets, resin guides, and summarize findings on market trends and technical issues.
• Industry Representation: Participate in trade and technical associations (SPI, SPE, ASTM, TAPPI, NFPA).
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure safe practices in lab and plant environments, report incidents, and attend safety meetings.
• Communication & Collaboration: Keep management informed, interact effectively across levels, and assist colleagues when needed.
• Travel & Administration: Travel as required, manage expenses, and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Project coordination

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Texas seeks a technical professional to provide comprehensive support to production teams, sales, and customers, ensuring resin quality and process optimization. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with R&D and commercial teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining product specifications, evaluating commercial and experimental resins, preparing data sheets and guides, and supporting product launches with training and start-up assistance,