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Project Engineer at Westlake Chemical, US - Lake Charles, LA

Project Engineer at Westlake Chemical in US - Lake Charles, LA. Full-time. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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
Provides the Engineering design, controls procurement, and coordinates construction of expense and capital projects assigned to meet the requirements of cost, schedule and scope. Gives problem-solving consultation as requested, assists in the development of Engineering personnel and develops Engineering procedures in order to ensure optimum Engineering support for plant facilities. Participate in the application of new technology and materials to existing processes, so as to increase overall production and/or maintenance efficiency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Develops the general plan for a project, prepares a budget estimate, and obtains approval for the plan. Prepares AFE for capital projects. Assists to prepare Capex budget and five-year plan.
Provides a detailed mechanical design in accordance with good Engineering and safety practices, governmental regulations, plant specifications, applicable codes and underwriter requirements. Designs instrumentation systems and associated equipment, makes inquiries on and selects equipment. Coordinates the activities of consulting firms when necessary.
Initiates procurement of materials and communicates with Purchasing, vendors and stores to control expediting and receiving of material.
Directs designers, checks drawings and submits for approval.
Prepares work descriptions and specifications; issues Request For Proposal (RFP) to purchasing for bids. Reviews and gives comments on Engineering Bid Comparisons and submits for approval.
Works with coordinators on field installation, inspects and accepts work. Checks contractors' construction packages and reviews each job to check the performance of each contractor.
Prepares project status and assists in construction progress and cost reports on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
Collects and distributes Engineering data and instructions for each specific project, communicates with Maintenance and Production to acquire design feedback from experience on previously installed equipment and material.
Assists in the development of Engineering personnel, recommends seminars and other technical training programs that might aid in the development of Engineers, consults with and provides guidance for beginning Engineers.
Consults with other Engineering personnel and vendors and reviews trade journals and other professional publications in order to stay informed on materials, equipment and design methods.
Contributes to creating and maintaining a favorable plant image by encouraging positive relations with employees and the community, encouraging maximum safety efforts by employees, and maintaining ethical practices and relationships within the plant.
Performs special projects as assigned; i.e., obtaining regulatory information, sharing information on common industrial topics with local industry, provides information to underwriters on testing requirements and procedures, enlisting consulting services and other coordination activities as required to assure effective Engineering service.
Provide required engineering services and technical knowledge for the application of new or different processes, equipment, and materials to existing production units to improve production rates, quality, lower production cost, or to improve equipment reliability.
Is available after hours by phone (or otherwise) for consultation and/or possible call-out for plant problems or emergencies.
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site. Whenever appropriate; promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected. Attend Monthly Safety Meetings to help prevent off site and job accidents.

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.
B.S. Degree in Engineering or related discipline or equivalent progressive Engineering experience.
5 years' experience in a refinery, chemical or petrochemical plant performing Engineering design responsibilities.

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, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 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.

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

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.