Westlake · 9 hours ago
Process/Production Engineer
New Martinsville, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWestlake is a company dedicated to enhancing lives through their products and community presence. The Process/Production Engineer role focuses on ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while overseeing departmental operations to meet customer requirements and profitability goals.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Coordinate and direct operating and maintenance resources/activities to achieve safety, environmental, quality, production and cost objectives
Provide input for weekly and daily maintenance schedules by generating and prioritizing notifications
Review operating data (laboratory data, logbooks, log sheets, notes, Tiered accountability boards, etc.) and ensure actions are being taken to resolve undesired conditions
Communicate instructions written and verbal for the Operators and Shift Supervisors
Create an environment focused on continuous improvement for safety, environmental, customer service, cost and productivity
Ensure safety of the department by monitoring housekeeping/potential hazards of the department, enforcing safety regulations, and leading the department’s safety efforts
Ensure compliance to environmental permits, company policies and OSHA standards
Provide input to production superintendent for annual operating forecast as well as operating, maintenance and capital budgets
Identify and implement projects for operational efficiency improvements
Communicate effectively with other plant departments and plant management
Address customer concerns/inquiries related to products in the area
Administer the labor contract in the department
Promote teamwork, resolve conflict and build strong work relationships as well as provide training and coaching for his/her staff
Qualification
Required
BS in Engineering discipline required
Intern/Summer Hire experience in an applicable chemical industry
Work well in a team environment, balance multiple projects, and be able to make effective decisions
Demonstrated Leadership Skills
Effective Communication Skills
Preferred
BS in Chemical Engineering
2-5 years of experience in an applicable chemical industry
6 Sigma and/or Lean training/experience is beneficial
Experience supervising wage subordinates
Experience working with a union workforce and administering labor contract
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (6)
2023 (11)
2022 (9)
2021 (9)
2020 (8)
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
CEO
Jean-Marc Gilson
President and CEO
Recent News
2026-01-06
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