Control Systems Inspector

Kraton Polymers LLC; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraton Polymers LLC in Belpre, Ohio is seeking a seasoned Control Systems Inspector to support the UT manufacturing unit. You will oversee control system integrity, lead instrument teams, and drive reliability improvements across PCS, ECS, MCS and QCS.

Join a safety-conscious, hands-on operations culture with opportunities to mentor technicians, perform troubleshooting, and execute retrofit projects while maintaining engineering standards and turnover turnarounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 5-15 years of experience in process control/instrumentation.
• Knowledge of loop checks, loop tuning, and loop sheets.
• Familiarity with DCS systems, PLCs, and Safety Instrumented Systems hardware.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical integrity of control systems in UT.
• Maintain PCS, ECS, MCS, and QCS integrity and documentation.
• Provide daily technical support including troubleshooting and repair.
• Support control systems retrofit and re-instrumentation projects.
• Audit and maintain control systems engineering standards.
• Lead management of change activities and technical assurance reviews.
• Identify and implement control systems reliability improvements.

Skills

Field instrument expertise

Experience in process control/instr.

Team leadership

Loop checks/Loop tuning/Loop Sheets

DCS, PLCs, and Safety Instrumented

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Modicon PLC programming

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Job description

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

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):

• 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'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.