Instrument Engineer II

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

Provides technical support to operations, maintenance, and capital project groups to ensure   improvements in instrument reliability and to resolve repetitive instrument-related problems

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Plans and directs work, provides technical training, establishes goals and objectives and sets priorities

• Leads and coordinates engineering work assignments and workload using accepted engineering practices

• Coordinates with instrument maintenance department and operations to plan and execute reliability objectives for the plant

• Provides support to Project Engineering on specification of instrumentation for capital projects.  Reviews project design packages for proper design regarding reliability, application and maintenance requirements.

• Ensures proper documentation on all instrumentation equipment including equipment files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc.

• Works to improve reliability of process control valves.  Develops plans for monitoring performance and addressing problem areas.  Assists maintenance in development of repair/upgrade scopes for major turnarounds

• Able to read instrument drawings, data sheets, I/O wiring diagrams, spec sheets, loop sheets, and P&IDs to ensure proper documentation on instrument related equipment files, calibration sheets, etc.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. or higher degree in Electrical Engineering

• 5 years of experience preferred in a refinery, chemical or petrochemical plant performing engineering design responsibilities

• Should be experienced in the use of Microsoft Office application software

• Works well in a team environment, balances multiple projects, and has excellent communication skills to make effective technical presentations

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Performs duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site.  Whenever appropriate, promptly reports Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected.  Attends Monthly Safety Meetings to help prevent off site and job accidents

• Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.

• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.

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, 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.  Some of the work may be required in the operating units 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.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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