Sr. Maintenance Specialist

Title: Sr. Maintenance Specialist - Fixed Equipment Inspector

Location: Pasadena, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 31 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position Summary: The Fixed Equipment Maintenance Inspection Specialist will interface with plant personnel to accurately define and provide fixed equipment inspection activities per plant and industry criteria. This position is assigned to the Maintenance Department and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Work safely by following all KAI policies, procedures, and Leadership expectations.
• Own and maintain the Kuraray Bayport MI program for fixed equipment and piping based upon KAI, local site, API, and OSHA requirements and regulations.
• Define and lead fixed equipment and piping inspections for routine maintenance, turnaround, capital, and special project activities.
• Define scope of work for inspection contract services and coordinate between all contract personnel.
• Produce inspection cost estimates for turnarounds, capital projects, and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of piping and fixed equipment inspection experience in routine maintenance, turnaround maintenance, or combined environments.
• Certifications in API 510, API 570, and API 653
• Work experience with UT (ultrasonic thickness testing), PT (penetrant testing), MT (magnetic particle testing), RT (radiographic testing), VT (Visual Inspection), PMI (positive material identification).
• Experience in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of fabricating piping and equipment in chemical plants and/or refineries.
• Ability to lead and direct contract inspection activities for routine maintenance, turnarounds, capital projects, and special projects.
• Experience working with Inspection Data Management Systems PCMS.
• Experience working with multi-discipline team developing repair and testing strategies for piping and fixed equipment repair.
• Experience with corrosion systemization and circuitization.
• A good working knowledge of P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams) and PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams).
• Good mathematical and science background
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Good working knowledge Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Value teamwork.
• Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces

• Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, creative thinking, consulting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize work to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving/decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
  • Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Business Insight
  • Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Cultivates Innovation
  • Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

• Action Oriented
  • Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability
  • Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results
  • Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance
• Collaborates
  • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Difference
  • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Communicates Effectively
  • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Courage
  • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Instills Trust
  • Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Situational Adaptability
  • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

No third-party candidates accepted.