Westlake · 7 hours ago
Engineer II, Project
Longview, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestlake is seeking an Engineer II to join their Project Engineering team, responsible for managing capital projects and coordinating engineering designs. The role includes overseeing project scopes, budgets, and timelines while ensuring safety and compliance with engineering standards.
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Responsibilities
Manage capital projects from initial submission through project completion and closure
Collaborate across multiple departments and Engineering disciplines
Responsible for the scope, cost estimates, budget, milestones, and project completion
Develop budget estimates, obtain approvals for expenditure, request quotes for goods and services, track project expenses versus approvals, ensure project milestones are met, have project deliverables ready in time for the construction group to install successfully
Oversee contract engineering firms to ensure detailed mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil and structural designs in accordance with Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP), plant specifications, and ensuring that all aspects of the design will improve plant safety
Review and approve engineered deliverables such as the project scope, drawings, field instructions, calculations, or study recommendations, while ensuring Maintenance and Production provide design feedback for the best site solution
Develop work descriptions and specifications, issue requests for quotes for outside vendors. Review quotes and determine the best option for the application. Initiate procurement of goods and materials by working with the Purchasing department
Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing of hardware and software systems to ensure vendor products adhere to specifications
Provide project deliverables to the capital construction group for contractor selection and field installation. Inspect installed work, request field changes as needed, accept final product
Prepare project status, construction progress and cost reports on a weekly, monthly and annual basis, as requested
Assist in the development of the engineering team and provide mentorship to junior engineers. Continue to learn about changes in materials, equipment, and standards
Provide required engineering services and technical knowledge for the application of new or different processes, equipment, and materials to existing production units to improve safety, production rates, quality, reliability, or operating costs
Available after hours by phone (or otherwise) for consultation and/or possible call-out for plant problems or emergencies. Perform special projects as assigned
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site. Whenever appropriate, promptly report safety, health or environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected. Attend monthly safety meetings to help prevent off-site and job accidents
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited program
Five-years of engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing facility
Preferred
Project Management Professional Certification
Company
Westlake
Westlake is a manufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and building products. It is a sub-organization of Westlake Chemical Partners.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2B2025-11-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2017-01-07Post Ipo Equity
2004-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Albert Chao
Chief Executive Officer
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
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