Sr. Manager Instrument & Controls
Company: Westlake Chemical
Location: Westlake
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
I&C Manager-Sr.
REPORTS TO:
Senior Plant Manager
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt
APPROVED BY:
HRBP- Manager-Region I
SUMMARY
The IE&C Manager is responsible for the Instruments, Electrical
Systems & Controls function for Lake
Charles North and South Sites. The employee in this role develops,
implements, and administers the policies related to instruments,
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 the significant instrument,
electrical & controls activities andgives required
instructions.Develops long-term plan to improve reliability
IE&C/DCS/APC.Develops a 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
byengineers.Approves purchasing requisitions for IE&C
department. Reviews quotations from vendors witheach group for
equipment as necessary.Prepares yearly cost budget for the IE&C
Department. Reviews and controls budget monthly byusing monthly
cost reports generated from SAP. Discusses and remediates
deviations from the 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
ensurecost-effective IE&C engineering.Develops long term
IE&C plans for site.Champions IE&C capital projects.Works
with HR on contractual obligations with the union, participates in
monthly union/management meetings and sits on the Lake Charles
South disciplinary committee.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Comply with all Company policies and procedures.Fully support
Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence
at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing areas of
responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects
or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation
on project teams.Any additional responsibilities or tasks as
assigned by the department manager.Perform duties in a manner that
protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly
report Safety, Health, or Environmental issues or incidents to
management.
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./M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical
Engineering or equivalent progressive engineering and maintenance
experience.10 years' experience in instrument and control
maintenance for a chemical or petrochemical plant. Prefer 5 years'
experience in VCM, C/A, Derivatives, Ethylene, Polyethylene,
Styrene plant, or related processes.Prefer 5+ years of supervisory
experience.Demonstrated proficiency in people management, strategic
thinking, analysis, and communication.Demonstration of managerial
as well as analytical and communication skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This job is performed primarily in an office setting. Physical
presence and predictable attendance are required. 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. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus. This job requires a response to audible emergency alarms
inside of the plant. Employees must be able to evacuate when
required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to
moderate as primarily based in an office setting. Some of the work
may be required in the operating units which can require the usage
of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
May also occasionally be exposed to outside elements and may
require the usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air
travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.
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 race,
religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic
information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
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