Operator at Westlake

Calvert City, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process monitoring, Equipment maintenance, Production control, Control instrumentation, Distillation column operation, Compressor operation, Radio communication, Safety compliance, Industrial operations, Production reporting

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY: Operates the Olefins facility to convert propane feedstock into ethylene to provide conforming feedstock for the manufacture of vinyl chloride monomer. Operates equipment for the separation, purification, storage and shipping of co-products (fuel gas, propylene, mixed C4 hydrocarbons, aromatic gasoline, fuel oil and steam). PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors equipment and makes adjustments as necessary to control the production process. Monitors and reacts to all process analyzers and control instruments. Maintains maximum plant feed rate as scheduled and allowed by process conditions. Calculates production report. Maintains radio communications with outside operators. Maintains and operates: propane feed pumps, propane vaporizers, quench water system, steam generation system, propane cracking furnaces, fuel gas blender, flare system, fuel storage and transfer. Maintains and operates: feedgas compressor, injection oil unloading, ethylene compressor, propylene compressor, propylene storage. Maintains and operates distillation columns. Maintains and operates dryers. Maintains and operates acetylene reactors. Maintains and operates tank farm area: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 2 year degree. 3-5 years of industrial experience. 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. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com

Responsibilities

The operator is responsible for managing the Olefins facility production process, including monitoring equipment, control instruments, and process analyzers. They also perform essential tasks related to the separation, purification, storage, and shipping of various chemical products.