Process Engineer

Westlake•Calvert City, KY

10d

About The Position

The Engineer assists Process Supervisor and departmental Process Engineers with the analysis and troubleshooting of process operations and collection of technical information.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 2 years' experience.
Proficient in computer use and in utilization of various software applications related to engineering work.
Knowledge of chemical engineering process, material, and energy balance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of chemical engineering unit operations and process control, preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot existing plant operations and implement new process improvement ideas to ensure that Westlake Monomers meets key plant goals and objectives.
Monitor plant conformance to safety and environmental regulations. Perform process calculations, recommend process improvements and initiate new projects to meet and/or improve compliance with existing regulations.
Monitor and analyze plant raw material and utility usages. Recommend appropriate plant operating conditions and process controls to optimize raw material and utility efficiencies.
Monitor daily plant operating conditions. Maintain current plant operating logs and operator data sheets. Report concise key operating information to VCM production personnel.
Monitor equipment uptimes and maintenance requirements for key process equipment. Conduct detailed process equipment inspections and recommend repairs.
Monitor daily plant lab test results. Maintain current lab sample schedules and laboratory database for critical lab samples results. Use statistical process control methods to develop action limits for critical sample results.
Coordinate plant process revisions, ensure MOCs have been initiated, and assist with updating procedures and training. Incorporate process revisions into existing plant PFDs and P&IDs.
Develop project scopes and evaluate project justification. Perform project raw material and energy balance calculations, develop project: PFDs, P&IDs, and process equipment specifications. Develop project operating procedures and assist production with training and startup.
Investigate mechanical and process failures or shortcomings to determine cause and procedure to prevent recurrence.
Direct shift supervisors, as necessary, to resolve operational issues.
Plans, implements, coordinates and directs process improvement expense and capital projects.
Recommends yearly capital budget requests and develops scopes, AFEs, and justifications for capital improvements.
Reviews and revises standard operating procedures as necessary.