Instrument Engineer (PE&O)

Westlake

The Role

Overview

Provide engineering support to ensure reliability and improvement of instrument/control systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • instrumentation docs
  • database maintenance
  • technical support
  • asset management
  • valve reliability
  • analyzer reliability

Tasks

-Ensure proper documentation on all instrumentation/electrical equipment including equipment files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc. -Maintain instrumentation database, which includes tag, manufacturer, model, calibration and calibration history information. -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. -Provide technical support to Maintenance, Operations and Environmental groups on instrumentation issues. -Comply with all Company policies and procedures. -Support the AMS (asset management system) in assigned area to improve reliability with predictive maintenance actions. -Work to improve reliability of process control valves. Develop plans for monitoring performance and addressing problem areas. Assist Maintenance in development of repair/upgrade scopes for major turnarounds. -Recommend and specify instrumentation for various process measurement applications. -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. -Work to improve reliability of process gas chromatograph and mass spectrometry analyzers. Provide technical support for analyzer additions and upgrades. -Continue buildout of the wireless instrumentation system in assigned area. -Develop job scopes and drawing packages for small instrumentation/electrical projects. -Maintain technical expertise and keep abreast of instrumentation technology/design changes as they apply to potential plant equipment/production improvements. -Provide support to Project Group on specification of instrumentation for capital projects. Review project design packages for proper design regarding reliability, application and maintenance requirements.

Requirements

  • twic
  • industrial engineering
  • electrical engineering
  • background screening

What You Bring

-A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required. -5 year's industrial engineering experience - work in a refinery, chemical or petrochemical plant performing engineering responsibilities is a plus. -B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering -Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.

The Company

About Westlake

-Began from a single polyethylene plant in Louisiana and has expanded through strategic acquisitions. -Operates two main segments: Performance & Essential Materials and Housing & Infrastructure Products. -Produces significant quantities of low-density polyethylene and PVC, ranging from raw materials to finished goods. -Productions include PVC siding, pipes, epoxy resins, and polyethylene products for construction, automotive, packaging, and healthcare sectors. -Achieved record EBITDA in the HIP segment in Q4 2024, largely due to increased demand for PVC pipe and fittings. -Family-led ownership maintained by the founding Chao family, operating under a unified global brand.

Sector Specialisms

Housing

Infrastructure

Building Products

Pipe & Fittings

Global Compounds

Residential Construction

Flexible Packaging

Rigid Packaging

Automotive Products

Healthcare Products

Wind Energy Materials

Water Treatment

Coatings

Durable Goods

Non-durable Goods

Swimming Pools

Drinking Water

Food Processing

Chemical Delivery Equipment

Tablet Chlorination Equipment

Security Clearance

-must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing, and pre‑employment physical.