Technical Service Engineer II - Polyolefins

IAPMO Group; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking an engineering professional to provide comprehensive technical assistance to production teams, sales, and customers, in Longview, Texas. You will support plant operations, resolve quality issues, and help optimize fabrication processes for high-quality polyethylene resins.

Responsibilities include developing product specifications, preparing data sheets, and collaborating with Sales/Marketing to introduce new products.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering required, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, along with relevant industry experience and demonstrated technical expertise.
• 5 years of experience with polyolefins in technical service, production, quality control, or research and development functions.
• Experience with extrusion coating or LLDPE grades is a plus.
• Computer experience, proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to plant operations, assist with quality complaints, and maintain product specifications.
• Evaluate commercial/experimental products, audit competitive resins, and recommend improvements or new products.
• Serve as a technical liaison to customers, provide training/start-up assistance, and optimize customer fabrication processes.
• Prepare product data sheets, resin guides, and summarize market trends and technical issues.
• Represent Westlake in trade and technical associations; ensure safety and compliance in lab and plant environments.

Skills

Polyolefins technical service

Manufacturing process knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Communication with teams

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Westlake is seeking an engineering professional to provide comprehensive technical assistance to production teams, sales, and customers, in Longview, Texas. You will support plant operations, resolve quality issues, and help optimize fabrication processes for high-quality polyethylene resins.

Responsibilities include developing product specifications, preparing data sheets, and collaborating with Sales/Marketing to introduce new products.