Sr. Engineer

Summary Provides electrical, instrumentation, specification preparation and resolution of engineering problems. Coordinate with a multi‑discipline team of engineers and designers to successfully complete design and implementation of maintenance projects in a chemical plant environment. Duties and Responsibilities May include, but are not limited to, the following: Design, size and specify electrical, instruments and control equipment/systems to energize, indicate, measure and control specific aspects of a production process and operating plant. Establish design criteria, prepare procurement specifications, evaluate bids, and manage contracts for electrical, instrument and control equipment. Conceptualize plans, details and sections to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements. Check documents and drawings produced by other engineers and drafting personnel. Initiate procurement of materials and communicate with purchasing, vendors and stores to control expediting and receiving of materials. Check vendor‑supplied drawings and/or information and coordinate transfer into project drawings. Checkout vendor‑provided equipment at vendor site and/or jobsite and provide field pre‑commissioning and start‑up support. Work within company policy and in compliance with the Safety Manual and OSHA safety rules. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure an effective maintenance group. Support company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels, including reviewing improvement opportunities, communicating ideas to management, and active participation on project teams. Education, Experience and Qualifications Knowledge and application of all electrical distribution and instrumentation related standards, codes and regulations; working knowledge of DCS, PLC and SCADA/HMI control system software, hardware and architecture; working knowledge of databases; working knowledge of instrument and electrical software tools is desirable. Specific experience applying electrical distribution, instrumentation and control systems in the chemical industry. Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with other engineering disciplines, craftsmen and frontline supervisors. 5+ years of experience in industrial electrical and I&C engineering design, checkout and commissioning. Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical, Instrumentation, Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering college or university. Hands‑on field experience with electrical generation/distribution systems, instruments and control systems. 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 it is normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units, which may require the use of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. There may also be exposure to outside elements and the use of stairs and elevators. Travel, including air travel or automobile 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr