Full-Time

Engineer Projects

Posted on 1/22/2025

Westlake

Westlake

1,001-5,000 employees

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

Lake Charles, LA, USA

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
SAP Products

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering degree required.
  • A minimum of 2 years engineering experience required; 5 years of engineering experience preferred.
  • A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills including an orientation to team development.
  • Knowledgeable in MS Office, SAP, ASPEN and other industry recognized software is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Understand, commit to, and fulfill responsibilities under the Environmental Compliance, Quality Management, and Process Safety Management systems. Supports Lean Six Sigma Methodology.
  • Provide technical expertise in Chlor-Alkali/Derivatives plant processes in the review, verification, and implementation of the Project design, construction, commission, start-up, and optimization phases.
  • Comprehensive review of the HAZOP/LOPA outputs, to ensure findings are addressed, and to co-ordinate the Management of Change process for key areas as assigned.
  • Provide technical expertise and support as required to Operations. Understands all applicable process technology, equipment and control technology.
  • Depending on the project requirements, function as a Process Engineer on larger capital projects as well as function as a process engineer on smaller capital projects.
  • Develop preliminary designs suitable for the level of estimate being prepared as part of a capital project development study.
  • Oversee PFD and P&ID development, heat and material balances, hydraulic calculations and other process engineering tasks.
  • Understand the Gated Project Process to develop/establish the Process Design Basis (PDB) and approve the project scope and gate deliverables.
  • Prepare equipment specifications. Maintain familiarity with and utilize industry standards, procedures, and guidelines. Check calculations, reports, and studies made by other engineers to ensure accuracy, as well as conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria and good engineering practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • 5 years of engineering experience preferred.
  • Experience in Chlor-Alkali/Derivatives manufacturing environment is a plus.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1986

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  • Leadership changes could disrupt operations or unsettle investors.
  • Investment in Universal Matter poses financial risks if the market doesn't grow.

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  • Jean-Marc Gilson's leadership could bring innovative strategies to Westlake Chemical Partners.
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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Quarterly performance-based bonuses

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