Process Control Engineer - Plaquemine, United States - Westlake Chemical Corporation

Description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY
The Process Control Engineer will be responsible for design, configuration, integration and implementation of control systems in both continuous and batch chemical manufacturing

processes. Thile

role is responsible for P&ID review, technical support for maintenance, construction oversight, and improvement of instrument and electrical systems at Westlake facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
Participates in the PACE culture of safety
OT systems administrator for the site
Ensure process control systems meet cyber security guidelines
Manage Aspen IP21 process explorer for process control group
Continue development of DCS network and PLC network
Manage DCS and PLC fiber optic network
Technical resource for DCS, PLC, and SIS systems
Develop and maintain PLC system upgrade 5-year plan with cost estimates
Assist with the development of alarm management
Develop and implement standard engineering practices
Develop preliminary scope for the instrument and control portion of capital and maintenance projects.
Develop and provide cost estimates to project engineers.
Communicate with vendors to determine applicability of products.
Provide technical support to maintenance instrument supervisors and technicians.
Provide technical help to investigate equipment and system failures and recommend corrective actions.
Identifies the technologies to be used for new applications, and extensions of current architectures
Must be capable of detailed design generation, implementation, integration, testing and on-site startup of systems
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering or Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years' experience, with detailed knowledge of process control system hardware and software required. Honeywell or ABB DCS experience preferred. Modicon , Triconex and Allen-Bradley PLC systems experience preferred
Experience with network switches, firewalls, communications
Experience with APC applications
Maintain SIS program backups and associated documentation
Excellent organizational and communication skills required
Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in MS Word and Power Point
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
WHY JOIN US?

At Westlake, you will be a part of global diversified team working together to provide the world essential and more sustainable products that enhance people's lives every day.

There are learning and development opportunities to craft your career path.

We offer benefits that enhance your life such as competitive compensation package, health insurance, bonus incentives, retirement plan, life benefits – and many more.

Flexible schedule:

Option to work a 9/80 compressed work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; 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, and occasionally or infrequently 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.

Additionally, this position must make general decisions requiring judgement and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates 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.
Westlake

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day.

Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at .

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.

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