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Westlake Management Services Inc. in Greensboro, GA seeks an Engineer I - Project, Beller Specialist. Worksite: 1260 Airport Blvd., Greensboro, GA 30642. Must put job code R31732 on resume and cover.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Responsible for the engineering function across the Westlake Pipe and Fittings business, including safety improvements, capacity increases, equipment upgrades, process redesign and capital management (CapEx).
- Work with beller/hydrotester equipment (and other equipment as necessary), infrastructure, process innovation and cost savings to maintain and improve the profitability of Westlake Pipe and Fittings.
- Application of sound engineering disciplines to the manufacture of PVC Pipe and Fittings.
- Provide technical and engineering support to the Westlake Pipe and Fittings network primarily focused on Beller & Hydrotester operations for safety improvements, capacity expansion, equipment/process/product upgrades, cost reductions, profit improvements, and general facilities maintenance.
- Maintain Belling and Hydrotesting Machines in good working order to produce quality PVC pipe.
- Provide redesign, fabrication and upgrades to equipment as required.
- Provide training on Belling and Hydrotesting machine operations and troubleshooting techniques.
- Complete analysis and troubleshoot to reduce scrap issues related to Belling and Hydrotesting functions.
- Work with the manufacturing plants developing and executing the CapEx Plan.
- Work on continuous improvement projects to increase output, reduce scrap and increase machine uptime and availability.
- Assist with maintaining other areas of the PVC pipe manufacturing process as necessary.
- Provide on-site and/or remote support to other Westlake Pipe and Fittings plants regarding belling and hydrotesting equipment and processes.
- Work on projects to deliver expected outcomes on time and on-budget.
- Redesign inefficient operations or equipment delivering improved performance.
- Work on vendor relationships to ensure value of design and delivery.
- Support the engineering planning process providing project execution efficiency.
- Maintain and upgrade facilities securing continued operations.
- Reconfigure plants and layouts maximizing current footprint efficiencies.
- Design capacity expansion plans and execute projects advancing system capabilities.
- Provide on-site and/or remote support to Westlake Pipe and Fittings plants regarding belling and hydrotesting equipment and processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5 years of experience with design, assembly, fabrication and training Belltech Bellers.
- Up to 50% domestic travel required.
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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What We Do
Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) is a quality manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our mission is to serve our clients by enhancing daily life through the products and services we provide, which in turn make life better for people every day. Employing approximately 9,500 people, Westlake operates from 36 locations in North America, 11 in Europe and 6 in Asia.
