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SUMMARY
The IE&C Manager is responsible for the Instruments, Electrical Systems & Controls function for Lake Charles Petro & Poly Sites. The employee in this role develops, implements and administers the policies related to instrument, electrical & controls for the site, including the maintenance, reliability and
DCS/APC functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Communicates with subordinates for significant instrument, electrical & controls activities and gives required instructions.
- Develops long term plan to improve reliability IE&C/DCS/APC.
- Develops plan to improve the productivity and efficiency of the IE&C/DCS/APC departments.
- Reviews compliance to safety standards for PSM equipment according to latest ISA-S84 standards.
- Consults with operations to set priority for IE&C maintenance and reliability engineering service requests, as well as general I&C field work.
- Approves the Standard Operation Procedures and the subsequent revisions, submitted by engineers.
- Approves purchasing requisitions for IE&C department. Reviews quotations from vendors with each group for equipment as necessary.
- Prepares yearly cost budget for the IE&C Department. Reviews and controls budget monthly by using monthly cost reports generated from SAP. Discusses and remediates deviations from planned budget as required.
- Reviews cost and post T/A work summaries with IE&C group in an effort to continuously improve outage work.
- Reviews performance appraisals for IE&C employees annually.
- Performs special projects as assigned and other coordination activities as required to ensure cost-effective IE&C engineering.
- Develops long term IE&C plans for site.
- Champions IE&C capital projects.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.
- A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent progressive engineering and maintenance experience.
- Ten years’ experience instrument and controls maintenance for a chemical or petrochemical plant.
- Demonstration of managerial as well as analytical and communication skills.
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, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 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. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be 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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Skills Required
- Successful completion of background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing, and pre-employment physical requirements
- Current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent progressive engineering and maintenance experience
- Ten years of instrument and controls maintenance experience in a chemical or petrochemical plant
- Managerial, analytical, and communication skills
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company matching is a strong element, and certain groups have noncontributory defined‑benefit pensions. This combination signals solid retirement support.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests incentive programs include quarterly or annual bonuses that supplement base pay. These recurring programs indicate reliable variable compensation opportunities.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick pay, and nine paid holidays are promoted alongside caregiver support programs. This breadth covers common time‑off needs.
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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.






