Process Technician-Septon

Kuraray America•Pasadena, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kuraray America, Inc. is hiring a Process Technician for its Pasadena, Texas location. The role supports plant operations in the petrochemical industry, monitoring process areas and equipment, recording readings, reviewing process and product data, and helping maintain safe and efficient operations. The technician starts up and shuts down equipment and processes, troubleshoots process and equipment issues, makes instructed adjustments, completes minor mechanical repairs, and maintains housekeeping in assigned areas. The position also requires following safety, environmental, quality, and standard operating procedures; using appropriate personal protective equipment; attending training and employee meetings; participating in training exercises and the plant Emergency Response Team; and documenting job-task and process-area status. Candidates must be able to work a rotating shift, including overtime, and meet the physical requirements of plant operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of related experience in the petrochemical industry or plant operations.
Proven 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 operational 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 in excess of 100 feet.
Ability to climb vertical ladders.

Nice To Haves

Equipment troubleshooting experience.
Associate degree or certificate in Process Technology.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine visual inspections of plant process areas and equipment to verify 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 non-emergency and emergency situations.
Troubleshoot equipment and overall process problems or inefficiencies.
Make adjustments to 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 training, emergency response training, and employee meetings, and participate in training exercises.
Know and use appropriate personal protective equipment for required jobs.
Use standard operating procedures when performing routine job tasks.
Perform minor mechanical repairs.
Participate in the plant Emergency Response Team (Fire and Rescue).
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.