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SUMMARY
Lead the enterprise reliability strategy across Roofing and Stone manufacturing operations. Responsible for asset reliability, maintenance excellence, lifecycle management, reliability standards, predictive maintenance, and leadership of the Mechanical Reliability Engineer and Electrical & Controls Reliability Engineer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Develop and execute the corporate reliability strategy.
- Standardize reliability practices across all manufacturing sites.
- Lead asset criticality, RCFA, PFMEA, and predictive maintenance programs.
- Support capital projects with maintainability and lifecycle reviews.
- Develop reliability KPIs including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance cost.
- Coach plant maintenance leaders and reliability engineers.
- Multi-Site Responsibility – Travel Required
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Knowledge/ Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or reliability.
- 5+ years leading multi-site reliability programs.
- Experience with heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.
Technical Skills
- RCM, RCFA, PFMEA
- CMMS (SAP/Maximo/Fiix)
- Predictive maintenance technologies
- PLCs, automation, industrial controls
- Power BI and data analytics
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.
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 10+ years in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or reliability
- 5+ years leading multi-site reliability programs
- Experience with heavy industrial manufacturing
- RCM, RCFA, PFMEA
- CMMS (SAP, Maximo, Fiix)
- Predictive maintenance technologies
- PLCs, automation, industrial controls
- Power BI and data analytics
- Multi-site responsibility with travel
Westlake Chemical Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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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.
