Electrical Engineer

Job Summary :

Responsible for providing electrical engineering expertise to support the site’s electrical infrastructure through optimization, troubleshooting, project management, design, installation, commissioning, start-up, and validation skills. Efforts focus on providing long term support for the operation and maintenance of existing facilities with respect to the electrical power generation and distribution systems. The incumbent serves as the owner of the electrical systems and the electrical business process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Owner of the site electrical business process which provides direction for maintaining the electrical infrastructure.
• Works under very general supervision and guidance, with more detailed instructions on new assignments. Works with manager to establish priorities and timelines.
• Uses judgment and discretion to solve a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Seeks guidance from supervisor and more senior peers as needed when determining appropriate courses of action. Regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion regarding matters of significance
• Research, design, test and install electrical apparatus, components and equipment.
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities in the operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and systems.
• Serve as electrical system owner and primary technical consultant by providing electrical engineering expertise, direction, and work oversight to contractors, vendors and suppliers.
• Review schematics plans and procedures and make recommendations to management for equipment selection, design, installation, commissioning, and validation. Upon approval, coordinate and / or conduct activities required to implement recommendations.
• Provide support for selecting, installing, operating, and troubleshooting instruments and controls associated with utility systems which may include fire protection.
• Collaborate with engineering staff to prepare controlled documents in support of the start-up, commissioning, validation and operation of the mechanical / HVAC, electrical and utility systems.
• Properly executes Confined Space Entry and Lock Tag Try procedures.
• Understands and executes Emergency Action Plans and Procedures related to the work area.
• Participates actively in all safety programs established in the plant.
• Keeps work are clean and free of hazards.
• Leads efforts to reduce sources of waste.
• Properly disposes of any wastes generated.
• Makes proper notification on environmental upset, releases, and or hazardous material spills according to procedures.

Electrical Skill Sets :

Electrician : additionally has at least 2 of the 3 skills below :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

EDUCATION AND OR EXPERIENCE :

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The employee should possess the ability to :

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The base pay range for this position is $94k to $98k yearly salary.. This range is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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®.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000