Westlake · 7 hours ago
Instrument Engineer (PE&O)
Sulphur, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWestlake is a company that provides engineering support to production, maintenance, project, and technical departments. The Instrument Engineer (PE&O) role focuses on ensuring improvements in instrument and control systems reliability and resolving repetitive instrument-related problems.
ChemicalManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Recommend and specify instrumentation for various process measurement applications
Provide technical support to Maintenance, Operations and Environmental groups on instrumentation issues
Develop job scopes and drawing packages for small instrumentation/electrical projects
Provide support to Project Group on specification of instrumentation for capital projects. Review project design packages for proper design regarding reliability, application and maintenance requirements
Maintain instrumentation database, which includes tag, manufacturer, model, calibration and calibration history information
Ensure proper documentation on all instrumentation/electrical equipment including equipment files, drawings, specifications, calibration sheets, manuals, etc
Maintain technical expertise and keep abreast of instrumentation technology/design changes as they apply to potential plant equipment/production improvements
Work to improve reliability of process gas chromatograph and mass spectrometry analyzers. Provide technical support for analyzer additions and upgrades
Support the AMS (asset management system) in assigned area to improve reliability with predictive maintenance actions
Continue buildout of the wireless instrumentation system in assigned area
Work to improve reliability of process control valves. Develop plans for monitoring performance and addressing problem areas. Assist Maintenance in development of repair/upgrade scopes for major turnarounds
Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description
Comply with all Company policies and procedures
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
Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned. 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
Qualification
Required
A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required
B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering
8 year's industrial engineering experience - work in a refinery, chemical or petrochemical plant performing engineering responsibilities is a plus
Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work
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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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
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