Reliability Engineer

Westlake • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

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 The following is a position description for Mechanical Engineer I.

Requirements

• 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. Mechanical Engineering required.
• 2 years with some internship experience.
• Familiar with ASME and API codes on pressure vessels, piping, boilers, and rotating equipment; knowledge of repair techniques for fixed equipment and familiar with components and overhaul of rotating equipment typical to operating plants; excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Operations and Maintenance departments for mechanical equipment in operating units.
• Develop and maintain reliability improvement / tracking programs for critical assets for mechanical equipment in operating units.
• Serve as member of cross-functional teams to resolve equipment problems, investigate incidents, and improve reliability.
• Assist in root cause failure analysis on critical equipment failures Perform component failure analysis as required.
• Assist in the development of equipment repair strategies and detailed plans in accordance with internal standards, RAGAGEP, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate on capital project teams and assist in development of specifications and supporting detail design efforts. Review project design packages for proper design regarding reliability, application and maintenance.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of the preventative maintenance program.
• Develop / Review / Maintain equipment specifications as related to purchasing, installation, operation, and maintenance/repairs.
• Develop and implement alterations and revisions to mechanical equipment to continuously improve business performance of the operating units.
• Assist department clerk in maintaining mechanical equipment files by reviewing changes to files based on Management of Change Process and new installations.
• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
• Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level