Kevin Toups
Production Process Engineer i @Westlake
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WORK HISTORY
Production Process Engineer i @Westlake
Lake Charles, LA, US
As of September 2025, I have been working as a dual-role Process/Production cold-side engineer supporting WPT1 (Petro 1), with responsibilities including process troubleshooting, monitoring and troubleshooting cold-side equipment and the refrigeration loop, daily and monthly mass and energy balances for the pipeline, ethylene month-end close, production KPIs, environmental flare monitoring and calculations (RQ/RFI), supporting OSBL, and collaborating with operations and unit support for continuous improvements, utilizing tools such as Power BI and SEEQ.
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Chemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT KEVIN TOUPS
As a Process Engineer at Westlake, I am deeply committed to the seamless integration of safety, production, and process optimization. My background in operations provides a practical foundation for my engineering decisions, allowing me to effectively bridge the gap between theoretical engineering principles and real-world applications. Expertise in PSV sizing, PSSR, MOC, PHA, and the strategic oversight of the 5-year Styrene Budget demonstrates my dedication to the highest safety standards and operational excellence. My work is driven by a proactive approach to risk management, ensuring the integrity of our processes and the safety of our team.My prior internships at Cheniere, Citgo, and Chem Advances provided a practical foundation for understanding complex operations, enriching my approach to process engineering at Westlake. This operational insight, combined with my current responsibilities, positions me to drive continuous improvement and contribute meaningfully to our long-term success. I am dedicated to leveraging my diverse experience to enhance our engineering processes, ensuring safety and efficiency are not just priorities, but the benchmarks of our industry leadership.
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