Control Systems Inspector

Kraton Corporation; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraton Corporation seeks a Control Systems Inspector at our Belpre, OH site to safeguard and improve the control system integrity across UT operations. You will ensure documentation, perform troubleshooting, and support retrofit projects while aligning with safety and process standards.

Ideal candidates have 5–15 years in process control/instrumentation, knowledge of DCS/PLC/SIS hardware, and strong leadership to mentor technicians and coordinate maintenance across shifts.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years in process control/instrumentation.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating maintenance.
• Familiar with DCS, PLCs and safety instrumented systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical integrity of the control systems in UT.
• Maintain PCS, ECS, MCS, and QCS integrity and documentation.
• Provide daily technical support to the UT manufacturing unit.
• Support control systems retrofit and re-instrumentation projects.
• Audit and maintain control systems engineering standards.
• Lead management of change activities and technical assurance.
• Ensure use of appropriate hardware.
• Identify reliability improvements for control systems.
• Support unit turnaround and preventive maintenance.
• Audit control systems and develop obsolescence plans.
• Train and mentor IE Technicians as needed.
• Back-fill for other CSI roles as needed.

Skills

Field instrument expertise

5-15 years experience

Team leadership

Loop checks/Loop tuning

DCS/PLC/SIS hardware

Education

High school diploma/GED

Certifications/desirable

Job description

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At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our Operations team at our Belpre, Ohiolocation.

The Control Systems Inspector (CSI) will report administratively to the Instrument Manager and Discipline Focal Point at the Belpre site. Primary unit supported will be G1.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical integrity of the control systems in UT.
• Maintain PCS, ECS, MCS, and QCS integrity and documentation.
• Daily technical support to the UT manufacturing unit including troubleshooting and repair.
• Control systems retrofit and re-instrumentation projects support as needed.
• Audit and maintain control systems engineering standards.
• Management of change activities – leading and technical assurance review.
• Ensure use of appropriate hardware.
• Identify control systems reliability improvement areas.
• Support unit Turnaround and preventative maintenance activities.
• Audit control systems and develop obsolescence plans.
• Train and mentor IE Technicians as needed.
• Back-fill for other CSI as needed (ex: vacation coverage).

Required Skills

• Field instrument expertise – automated valves, transmitters, measurement, etc.
• 5-15 years experience in process control/instrumentation.
• Team leadership skills including Team Building, Self-Initiative, Planning, Customer Focus, and Flexibility.
• Knowledgeable of Loop checks, Loop tuning, and Loop Sheets.
• Knowledgeable of DCS systems, PLC’s, and Safety Instrumented Systems hardware.

Qualifications/experience (desired):

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• High school diploma/GED required
• Some discipline specific certifications may be desirable.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies.We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.