Manufacturing ​/ Production Operator, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

SUMMARY

• Operates the Chlor-Alkali facility to convert salt feedstock into Chlorine to provide conforming feedstock for the manufacture of vinyl chloride monomer. Operates equipment for the separation, purification, storage and shipping of co-products (caustic soda and hydrogen).

• Operates the chlorine cells, caustic evaporation, demineralized water system and hydrochloric acid (HCl) synthesis.
• Maintains maximum plant feed rate (cellroom KA load) as allowed by process conditions.
• Operates equipment in the brine facilities for the removal of impurities and metals.
• Operates the chlorine and hydrogen drying, compression and liquification process.
• Operates 20% caustic dilution system responsible for making transfers to supply other plant locations.
• Responsible for cooling tower and fire water diesel pumps.
• Monitors the chlorine waste water for removal of mercury and pH adjustment.
• Responsible for salt handling equipment for the purpose of brine saturation.
• Operate brine sludge handling equipment, placing contents in DOT approved containers and labeling appropriately.
• Maintains housekeeping in Unit and cleans up after job tasks and properly disposes of waste materials. Tools and equipment are returned to normal storage.
• Completes other routine or assigned duties as necessary to meet Chlor-Alkali department and Westlake CA&O production goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner.

• Minimum 2-year college degree. 3 - 5 years of industrial experience preferred.

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