Engineering Inspector

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 Instrumentation team at ourBelpre, Ohio location.

The Analyzer Inspector isthe Subject matter expert of all installed analyzers (Gel Permeation Chromatography, Flame Ionization Detector, British Thermal Unit, Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems, Photoionization Detector, etc.) which includes ability to make independent technical decisions.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair all in-line process, environmental analyzers, and personnel safety monitors.
• Ensure analyzers comply with all permits and EPA monitoring requirements.
• Provide regular calibration of all analyzers and process safety monitors.
• Monitor and change set points of in-process GPC computers to maintain critical molecular weight of products.
• Perform testing on critical OSHA Process Safety Management System Analyzers and critical EPA (Protective Control Systems, Environmental Control Systems), shut down unit when analyzer readings are out of safe limits.
• Perform testing on critical Quality Control Systems as they come due, provide required documentation of completion, shut down unit when analyzer results are out of specification limits.
• Provide specifications for new analyzer systems and process safety monitors.
• Provide technical guidance to projects based on expertise and knowledge of analyzer technology.
• Contact vendors for technical support and revisions.
• Create Management of Change documentation for analyzer change work.
• Utilize SAP for all parts transactions, issues, and replacements of analyzers.
• Design and create Predictive and Preventative Maintenance programs and test procedures for analyzers.
• Perform non-manual work primary focused on maintaining asset management systems vital to ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements with regard to their specific engineering discipline.
• Develop and specify maintenance and testing criteria to assure asset mechanical integrity with RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices.)
• Utilizes independent judgment with respect to the scope of repairs to assets under their purview that can have significant business impact from both a financial, quality and HSE perspective.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to operations and maintenance management to address gaps in asset performance.
• Provide guidance and recommended solutions and technical support to maintenance, operations and projects department concerning scope of repairs and/or refurbishment/replacement of assets.
• Evaluate asset performance to justify improvement of asset management strategies.
• Manage the delivery of preventive and predictive programs to company assets and ensure compliance with programs.
• Maintain health of asset records and issue written reports primarily concerning failure analysis with proposals for systemic improvements to asset management strategies.
• Resolve structural gaps in management systems to ensure health of assets.
• Assist in the selection of major assets for capital expenditure.
• Participate or lead the development or revision to equipment specifications and vendor selection.

• 5 - 7 years of related experience working with Instruments and electronics.
• Ability to develop subject matter expertise on instrumentation and analyzers.
• Ability to make decisions independently based on technical understanding.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• SAP knowledge and working knowledge of MS Office (Access, Word, Excel).
• Must have the ability to quickly learn Analyzer interface computer programs
• Can perform work without appreciable direction.
• Utilize discretion and judgment based on experience to evaluate risk of continued operation with assets that are less than fully functional per original design.
• Provides solutions to variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Independent decision discretion based on available standards and informed recommendations.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation.

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent industrial experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or experience as an Industrial Electrician or Instrument Technician preferred.

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.