Laboratory Technician, PE&O

4 weeks ago


Lake Charles, United States Westlake Chemical Corporation Full time

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

This position is responsible for using laboratory equipment in a safe manner and following standard Westlake test methods and procedures to conduct a variety of routine and non-routine tests. This position will advance through the job progression system and eventually achieve the status of a 42-Month Technician.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Work rotating shift (12-hr)/one Technician per shift

* Follow standard routine and non-routine laboratory procedures and test methods.

* Recording of all test results, sample identification and other necessary information to assure that quality records are maintained.

* Follow Company policies and programs.

* Maintain a clean, safe work environment, report problems and/or problem areas to supervision.

* Perform standards and control sample testing as required to insure proper operations of testing equipment.

* Obtain and analyze environmental samples as needed to meet environmental standards.

* Conducts timely checks, performs minor maintenance and/or adjustments and repairs.

* Use statistical techniques when appropriate.

* May monitor cylinder gas pressure each shift and change out cylinders as necessary.

* Evaluate and recommend changes to help improve test procedures or other lab policies.

* Anticipate and report inventory needs of consumable supplies prior to depletion.

* Perform duties as a first responder.

* Utilize spare time to clean, straighten and maintain QC Lab and lab equipment perform other related duties as necessary.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

* Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.

* Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

* Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area 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.

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.

* College degree preferred, but not necessary. High School diploma minimal education requirement

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 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office or lab setting. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators

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.



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