Engineer Sr., Reliability at Westlake

Longview, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Chemicals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

B.S. Engineering (Preferably Mechanical Engineering)
20+ years plant experience
Ability to sit, stand, walk; full use and range of motion of arms, hands, and fingers to reach, grasp, hold, push/pull, twist, and work with tools; talk or hear
Occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lie down, or work from elevated platforms
Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus; see details at varying distances, distinguish colors/shades/brightness, determine distances
Respond to audible emergency alarms and evacuate when required
Work in normal factory environment, including enclosed spaces and exposure to hazards; moderate noise level (office-based with some plant exposure)

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to production and maintenance departments
Learn and understand maintenance and production work processes, methods, cost points, etc
Serve as Longview Site resource for polymers processing equipment (gearboxes, extruders, mixers, melt pumps, rotary feeders)
Develop and maintain reliability improvement/tracking programs for critical assets
Serve as leader and/or member of cross-functional teams to resolve equipment problems, investigate incidents, and improve reliability
Perform root cause failure analysis on critical equipment failures and failures with economic impact > $100,000
Perform component failure analysis as required
Participate in the maintenance budgeting process
Witness repairs to critical equipment and performance testing of new equipment as needed
Initiate capital projects to maintain/enhance business goals
Assist in the development and monitoring of the preventative maintenance program
Participate actively in department/plant safety and environmental programs
Investigate and evaluate new methodologies, work practices, and technology
Develop/review/maintain equipment specifications related to purchasing, installation, operation, and maintenance/repairs
Develop and implement alterations/revisions to equipment to improve business performance of operating units
Lead equipment PM programs from a technical perspective
Provide administrative and technical support to the maintenance organization concerning improvement-oriented efforts
Perform duties to protect personal and others' safety; report Safety, Health, or Environmental incidents/issues promptly; attend Monthly Safety Meetings

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Reliability EngineeringRoot Cause Failure AnalysisRotating EquipmentGearboxesExtrudersMixersMelt PumpsPreventative MaintenanceEquipment SpecificationsCapital ProjectsPolymers Processing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and experience are required for this role?

A B.S. in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, and 20+ years of plant experience are required.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site presence?

Physical presence is required, as the job is performed mainly in a control room or office setting.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the company culture emphasize?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment where employees work together to enhance peoples' lives through products and community presence.

What makes a strong candidate for this reliability engineer role?

Candidates with a Mechanical Engineering degree, over 20 years of plant experience, and expertise in polymers processing equipment like gearboxes and extruders stand out.