Control Systems Inspector

Kraton Chemical Oy; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraton invites applications for a Control Systems Inspector at the Belpre, OH site. You will report to the Instrument Manager and support G1 with mechanical integrity of control systems, troubleshooting, and retrofit projects.

Candidates should have field instrument expertise, 5–15 years in process control, and PLC/DCS/SIS knowledge. A high school diploma is required; discipline certifications are desirable. This role emphasizes team leadership, documentation, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires hands-on experience with field instruments and control loops.
• Experience with DCS/PLC/SIS hardware preferred.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical integrity of control systems in UT.
• Maintain PCS, ECS, MCS, and QCS integrity and documentation.
• Provide daily technical support to the UT manufacturing unit including troubleshooting and repair.
• Support control systems retrofit and re-instrumentation projects as needed.
• Audit and maintain control systems engineering standards and lead change management activities.

Skills

Field instrumentation expertise

Experience in process control/instr.

Team leadership

Loop checks & tuning

DCS/PLC/SIS hardware knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Discipline-specific certifications desirable

Tools

Modicon PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Job description

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):

• Modicon PLC programming.
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming

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 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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