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Serv Mech Electrician

Westlake
  • Lake Charles, Louisiana
    3 days ago

    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

    The Maintenance Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment in a chlorine production facility. This includes critical support for DC rectifier systems used in electrochemical processes, as well as on-site power generation equipment. The role requires a high level of technical skill and adherence to strict safety and environmental standards associated with hazardous chemical operations.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

    • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on AC and DC electrical systems, including low- and medium-voltage power distribution (up to 69 kV).
    • Troubleshoot, and repair DC rectifier systems used in the chlorine electrolysis process, ensuring reliable and efficient operation.
    • Maintain and support on-site power generation equipment, including switchgear, generator controls, protective relays, and synchronization systems.
    • Troubleshoot motor control circuits, variable frequency drives (VFDs), lighting systems, and control panels.
    • Isolate and verify de-energization of equipment using lockout/tagout procedures per NFPA 70E and plant safety protocols.
    • Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, insulation resistance test sets, and thermal imagers to analyze and resolve electrical issues.
    • Read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and DC system prints.
    • Perform maintenance on protective relays, transformers, and ground fault systems.
    • Support operations during plant upsets, startups, shutdowns, and scheduled turnarounds.
    • Accurately document maintenance activities and create notifications utilizing the works management process through SAP
    • Work safely in hazardous environments, including Class I, Division 2 areas.

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

    • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
    • Minimum combination of 5 years relevant training and industrial journeyman Electrical experience
    • Associate’s degree in electrical technology or equivalent field is preferred.
    • A background in electronics, computer literacy, maintenance experience, and troubleshooting skills desired
    • Excellent Mechanical Aptitude and the ability to comprehend and apply technical and service manual information.
    • Must be able to acquire and maintain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills.

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLake Charles, Louisiana
    IndustryChemicals/Petro-Chemicals
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1986
    Websitehttp://www.westlakegroup.com/

    About Company

    Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) makes chemical and plastic products. We are a quality manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our mission is to serve our clients by enhancing daily life through the products and services we provide.

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
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    • Electrical Componentsunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electrochemistryunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Medium Voltage (MV)unmatched
    • Motor Control Systemsunmatched
    • National Electrical Codeunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Power Generationunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Switchgearunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Thermal Analysisunmatched
    • Variable Speed Drive (VSD)unmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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