Engineer I - Project, Beller Specialist

Westlake Management Services Inc. in Greensboro, GA seek an Engineer I - Project, Beller Specialist. Worksite: 1260 Airport Blvd., Greensboro, GA 30642. Must put job code (insert REQ #23154) on resume and cover.                   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the engineering function across the Westlake Pipe and Fittings business, including safety improvements, capacity increases, equipment upgrades, process redesign and capital management (CapEx).
• Work with beller/hydrotester equipment (and other equipment as necessary), infrastructure, process innovation and cost savings to maintain and improve the profitability of Westlake Pipe and Fittings.
• Application of sound engineering disciplines to the manufacture of PVC Pipe and Fittings.
• Provide technical and engineering support to the Westlake Pipe and Fittings network primarily focused on Beller & Hydrotester operations for safety improvements, capacity expansion, equipment/process/product upgrades, cost reductions, profit improvements, and general facilities maintenance.
• Maintain Belling and Hydrotesting Machines in good working order to produce quality PVC pipe.
• Provide redesign, fabrication and upgrades to equipment as required.
• Provide training on Belling and Hydrotesting machine operations and troubleshooting techniques.
• Complete analysis and troubleshoot to reduce scrap issues related to Belling and Hydrotesting functions.
• Work with the manufacturing plants developing and executing the CapEx Plan.
• Work on continuous improvement projects to increase output, reduce scrap and increase machine uptime and availability.
• Assist with maintaining other areas of the PVC pipe manufacturing process as necessary.
• Provide on-site and/or remote support to other Westlake Pipe and Fittings plants regarding belling and hydrotesting equipment and processes.
• Work on projects to deliver expected outcomes on time and on-budget.
• Redesign inefficient operations or equipment delivering improved performance.
• Work on vendor relationships to ensure value of design and delivery.
• Support the engineering planning process providing project execution efficiency.
• Maintain and upgrade facilities securing continued operations.
• Reconfigure plants and layouts maximizing current footprint efficiencies.
• Design capacity expansion plans and execute projects advancing system capabilities.
• Provide on-site and/or remote support to Westlake Pipe and Fittings plants regarding belling and hydrotesting equipment and processes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• 5 years of experience with design, assembly, fabrication and training Belltech Bellers.

• Up to 50% domestic travel required.

 Please apply online at: https://www.westlake.com/.