Process Technician (PVOH) Bayport

Kuraray America • Pasadena, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kuraray America, Inc. is hiring a Process Technician for its Pasadena, Texas location. The role supports safe and efficient chemical-processing operations by inspecting process areas and equipment, monitoring and recording operating conditions, starting up and shutting down equipment and processes, and troubleshooting equipment and process issues. The technician reviews product and process analytical results and system trends, performs minor mechanical repairs, and maintains housekeeping in assigned areas.

The position requires compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, company, and departmental procedures. The technician attends safety and emergency-response training and employee meetings, participates in training exercises, uses appropriate personal protective equipment, and follows standard operating procedures. The role also requires membership in the Kuraray La Porte Emergency Response Team and other duties as assigned by supervision.

The position involves rotating shifts, including overtime, and physically demanding operations such as routinely pushing, pulling, or lifting at least 50 pounds, climbing stairs and vertical ladders, and working at heights exceeding 100 feet.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of related experience in the petrochemical industry, or an associate degree or certificate in Process Technology.
• 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 exceeding 100 feet.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Must be a member of the Kuraray La Porte Emergency Response Team.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine visual inspections of plant process areas and equipment to assess 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.
• 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 process-area status.
• 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.
• Use proper personal protective equipment and follow standard operating procedures when performing routine tasks.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs.
• Serve as a member of the Kuraray La Porte Emergency Response Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and annual incentive program tied to individual, corporate, and team performance.
• Healthcare package, including 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED