Sr. Engineer - Capital Projects - Westlake
Bristol, TN 37620
About the Job
**Candidate must be in the TN area or willing to relocate to TN**
Apply to our website to be considered:
https://westlake.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/westlake/job/US---Bristol-TN/Engineer-Sr--Capital-Projects-Building-Products--Supports-TN-PA-Plants-_R22785
SUMMARY:
- Lead planning, coordination, and execution of multiple multimillion-dollar capital projects to enhance manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and business expansion.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, objectives, and timelines aligned with organizational goals.
- Conduct feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and risk assessments for informed decision-making and resource allocation.
- Prepare detailed project plans encompassing budgets, schedules, resources, and procurement strategies.
- Manage project execution, monitoring progress, addressing challenges, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Create and present businesses proposals to meet strategic business plan.
- Drive vendor selection and oversee supplier relationships, ensuring timely equipment and material delivery within budget limits.
- Mentor and develop other team members to enhance skillsets and overall team’s success.
- Utilize engineering principles to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during project implementation and post-commissioning.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying operational optimization and efficiency opportunities and refining capital processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, offering technical insights, recommendations, and training on equipment operation and maintenance.
- Document project outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices for knowledge sharing and future reference.
- Compile and submit authorization for expenditure documentation.
- Travel will be up to 15% yearly.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in capital project management, engineering design, and equipment integration.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies, scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication.
- In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, equipment design, and manufacturing processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with effective troubleshooting and resolution of technical challenges.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and effective interaction.
- Strong leadership skills to ensure projects are completed per schedule, budget, and scope.
- Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
About Westlake:
Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.