Instrument Engineer (PE&O)

Overview

Engineering support for instrument & control reliability across production, maintenance, and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• instrumentation specification
• reliability improvement
• database management
• wireless instrumentation
• asset management
• technical support

Tasks

-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. -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. -Work to improve reliability of process gas chromatograph and mass spectrometry analyzers. Provide technical support for analyzer additions and upgrades. -Maintain technical expertise and keep abreast of instrumentation technology/design changes as they apply to potential plant equipment/production improvements. -Develop job scopes and drawing packages for small instrumentation/electrical projects. -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. -Continue buildout of the wireless instrumentation system in assigned area. -Recommend and specify instrumentation for various process measurement applications. -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. -Ensure proper documentation on all instrumentation/electrical equipment including equipment files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc. -Comply with all Company policies and procedures. -Support the AMS (asset management system) in assigned area to improve reliability with predictive maintenance actions.

Requirements

• twic
• b.s. electrical
• 5 years
• industrial eng
• refinery
• background check

What You Bring

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

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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.

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Security Clearance

-motor vehicle record screening -drug testing -pre-employment physical requirements