Production Engineer (Chemical) - Westlake Careers

SUMMARY

The role of this position is to ensure health, safety and environmental (HSE), process safety management (PSM), and quality management system (QSM) standards are met in the assigned area. This position oversees the operation and maintenance of the department to meet internal and external customer requirements (volume and quality) and long term profitability. This requires close coordination and communication with the Operations, Customer Service and Mechanical workgroups. Accountabilities include Production and Cost tracking, Engineering support, Operational Reliability tracking, serving as a Project/Process engineering resource, and safety and procedural compliance/ enforcement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate and direct operating and maintenance resources/activities to achieve safety, environmental, quality, production and cost objectives.
• Provide input for weekly and daily maintenance schedules by generating and prioritizing notifications.
• Review operating data (laboratory data, logbooks, log sheets, notes, Tiered accountability boards, etc.) and ensure actions are being taken to resolve undesired conditions.
• Communicate instructions written and verbal for the Operators and Shift Supervisors
• Create an environment focused on continuous improvement for safety, environmental, customer service, cost and productivity.
• Ensure safety of the department by monitoring housekeeping/potential hazards of the department, enforcing safety regulations, and leading the departments safety efforts.
• Ensure compliance to environmental permits, company policies and OSHA standards.
• Provide input to production superintendent for annual operating forecast as well as operating, maintenance and capital budgets.
• Identify and implement projects for operational efficiency improvements.
• Communicate effectively with other plant departments and plant management.
• Address customer concerns/inquiries related to products in the area.
• Administer the labor contract in the department.
• Promote teamwork, resolve conflict and build strong work relationships as well as provide training and coaching for his/her staff
• This position could supervise up to 10 wage employees

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires B. S. in Engineering
• Preferred 2 years of experience within an applicable chemical industry.
• Work well in a team environment, balance multiple projects, and be able to make effective decisions
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills
• Effective Communication Skills

SKILLS DESIRED:

• BS in Chemical Engineering
• 5 years of experience in an applicable chemical industry
• Experience supervising wage subordinates
• Experience working with a union workforce and administering labor contract

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use steps and ladders; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Work in the operating units is required which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.