Process Technician-Septon

Kuraray America • Pasadena, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kuraray America, Inc. is seeking a Process Technician for its Pasadena, Texas operation. The role supports chemical plant operations by monitoring equipment and processes, responding to operating issues, maintaining process records and housekeeping, and following safety, environmental, and quality procedures. The technician also performs minor mechanical repairs and participates in emergency-response activities, including Fire and Rescue. The position requires working a rotating shift, including overtime, and the ability to perform the physical demands of plant operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of related experience in the petrochemical industry or plant operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot process problems, gained through on-the-job training or college education.
• Above-average mechanical and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions in process operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the team.
• Ability to work a rotating shift, including overtime, and physically perform required operations.
• Knowledge of quality/control-plan standard operating practices, methods, and materials and equipment used in chemical processing.
• Ability to routinely push, pull, or lift at least 50 pounds while performing normal unit operations.
• Ability to climb stairs and work at heights exceeding 100 feet.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment troubleshooting experience.
• Associate degree or certificate in Process Technology.
• Competencies: Customer Focus, Business Insight, Cultivates Innovation, Action Oriented, Ensures Accountability, Drives Results, Collaborates, Values Difference, Communicates Effectively, Courage, Instills Trust, and Situational Adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine visual inspections of plant process areas and equipment to confirm proper operating status.
• Tour the assigned plant area, review equipment operation, and record process readings.
• Start up and shut down plant equipment and processes in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems or inefficiencies.
• Adjust equipment status as instructed.
• Maintain acceptable housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Review final-product and process analytical results, DCS conditions and trends, and LIMS trends.
• Record job-task performance and the status of the process area.
• Comply with regulatory, company, and departmental safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Attend scheduled safety and emergency-response training and employee meetings, and participate in training exercises.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow SOPs when performing routine tasks.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs.
• Participate in the plant Emergency Response Team (Fire and Rescue).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and annual incentive tied to individual, corporate, and team performance.
• Healthcare package with wellness reimbursements.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Ten company holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education reimbursement.
• Matching 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED