Specialist I Product Development
| Company | Westlake |
|---|---|
| Location | Longview, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- B.S. or B.A. Technical Degree *incl.* Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience with polyolefins in technical service, production, quality control, quality assurance, or research and development functions
- Computer experience
Responsibilities
- Administer technical project activities for Polyethylene Technology by maintaining project documentation, coordinating team meetings, monitoring project activity, and conducting project review meetings.
- Initiate new product codes and assist in the management of established product codes.
- Support the management of product literature like Technical Data Sheets and Product Brochures.
- Conduct internal evaluations of commercial, developmental, and competitive products.
- Manage assigned projects.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining product specifications.
- Participate in activities to resolve plant, product, and customer complaints.
- Provide training for both Westlake employees and customers as required.
- Participate and represent Westlake’s interest in industry trade and technical associations such as SPI, SPE, ASTM, TAPPI and NFPA.
- Consult with outside suppliers and customers regarding process equipment, industry practice, and analytical procedures.
- Travel when needed (up to 10% of time).
- Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site. Whenever appropriate, promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected. Attend Monthly Safety meetings to help prevent off-site and job accidents.
- Effectively plan and organize job tasks and activities to make efficient use of time. Present and express information in an organized, understandable, complete, and concise manner.
- Interact effectively with others, regardless of level, to develop rapport, trust, and respect.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.