What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer - Process, PE&O position at Westlake?
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SUMMARY
The following is a position description for Process Engineer I.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following :
- Learn process and technology of assigned unit. Seek knowledge from more experienced personnel. As a minimum, attend morning meetings of the assigned unit to maintain communication with operations personnel.
- Support development of a capital budget
o Participate in brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for improvements
o Prepare high level scopes
o Perform economic calculations for project screening
o Work with a team to identify scope of work
o Perform process engineering calculations as needed to support development of work scope (process simulations, hydraulic calculations, size equipment and valves, provide process conditions for instrumentation, etc.)
o Redline P&ID's
o Start equipment and instrumentation specification sheets by filling in process conditions
o Prepare scope of work
o Complete Preliminary Environmental Questionnaire and Engineering Service Request Form
o Review project cost estimate
o Support AFE development
o Review civil, mechanical, and instrumentation & electrical packages ("Issue for Review and Comment" and "Issue for Approval") from a process engineering perspective
o Seek assistance from more experienced engineers as needed
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
1. Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.
2. Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
3. Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.
4. Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
5. Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
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, bend, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 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.
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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