Process Technician (PVOH) Bayport

Kuraray America•Pasadena, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kuraray America, Inc. is hiring a Process Technician in Pasadena, Texas, to support plant operations in its specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production business. The technician monitors process areas and equipment, records operating readings, starts up and shuts down equipment and processes, troubleshoots operational issues, and makes instructed adjustments. The role also involves reviewing product and process data, maintaining housekeeping, completing minor mechanical repairs, and following safety, environmental, and operating procedures. The technician must be a member of the Kuraray La Porte Emergency Response Team and participate in required training and meetings. This position requires the ability to work a rotating shift, including overtime, and to physically perform plant operations. Kuraray offers competitive compensation, an annual incentive, healthcare and wellness reimbursements, paid time off, company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

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.
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 and control plan 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.

Nice To Haves

Equipment troubleshooting experience.

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 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.
Understand and comply with regulatory, company, departmental safety, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Attend scheduled safety and emergency-response training and employee meetings, and participate in training exercises.
Select and use proper personal protective equipment for required jobs.
Understand and use 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.