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Job overview
Westlake Chemical is hiring an Operator. Westlake Chemical operates a Chlor‑Alkali facility that converts salt feedstock into chlorine and co‑products, supporting vinyl chloride monomer production while emphasizing safety, environmental stewardship, and cost‑effective operations.
Key focus areas include Operate chlorine cells, caustic evaporation, demineralized water system and HCl synthesis, Maintain maximum plant feed rate as allowed by process conditions, and Operate equipment in brine facilities for impurity and metal removal.
Important skills include Operates Chlorine Cells, Operates Caustic Evaporation, Operates Demineralized Water System, Operates Hydrochloric Acid Synthesis, Maintains Plant Feed Rate, and Operates Brine Facilities.
Skills & qualifications
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Experience Required
2 - 3 years
Minimum Education Required
Associates Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job 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 Chlor-Alkali facility to convert salt feedstock into Chlorine to provide conforming feedstock for the manufacture of vinyl chloride monomer. Operates equipment for the separation, purification, storage and shipping of co-products (caustic soda and hydrogen).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operates the chlorine cells, caustic evaporation, demineralized water system and hydrochloric acid (HCl) synthesis.
Maintains maximum plant feed rate (cellroom KA load) as allowed by process conditions.
Operates equipment in the brine facilities for the removal of impurities and metals.
Provide 180# steam for the plant steam system and air for instrument air dryers, dilution air dryers and plant air system.
Operates the chlorine and hydrogen drying, compression and liquification process.
Operates 20% caustic dilution system responsible for making transfers to supply other plant locations.
Responsible for cooling tower and fire water diesel pumps.
Monitor the chlorine waste water for removal of mercury and pH adjustment.
Responsible for salt handling equipment for the purpose of brine saturation.
Operate brine sludge handling equipment, placing contents in DOT approved containers and labeling appropriately.
Performs routine process sampling, data collection and recording as scheduled and responds to correct observed abnormalities.
Maintains housekeeping in Unit and cleans up after job tasks and properly disposes of waste materials. Tools and equipment are returned to normal storage.
Completes other routine or assigned duties as necessary to meet Chlor-Alkali department and Westlake CA&O production goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
2 year college 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 Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of r ace, r eligion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, s exual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
R33240
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