Production Engineer

Summary

The engineer will be responsible for the monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing the production processes to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations are achieved to meet health, safety, environmental, quality and production objectives.

• Monitor day‑to‑day operation of entire unit to minimize costs and maximize production.
• Assist in performing engineering troubleshooting of process problems, mechanical failures, and customer complaints.
• Help in carrying out directions of Unit Manager or Production Superintendent to ensure company policies and procedures are followed.
• Support studies to improve operating efficiency, profitability, quality, safety, and to solve operation problems.
• Work with the Project Departments in the implementation of improvements and changes.
• Work with the Unit Manager and Production Supervisors when needed for process problems, environmental, safety, or employee problems.
• Assist in developing and updating P&’s, JSEA’s and GOI’s and Emergency Procedures.
• Work on assigned projects.
• Help provide general plant support.

• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Fully support company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels, including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities, initiating projects or communicating ideas to management, and 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering with 2 years experience in process or production engineering.
• Strong problem solving, organizational & communication skills (written & oral).
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well with people at all levels in the organization.
• 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.

• Team leadership and project management skills.
• Manufacturing experience in an OSHA  PSM facility is preferred.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

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