Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer
1 day ago
Pasadena
Job Description Title: Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer 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 32 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: Kuraray is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Specialist, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E / DCS) to support the Bayport PVOH manufacturing facility in Pasadena, Texas. This role serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the engineering, programming, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management of distributed control systems (DCS), instrumentation, and electrical systems. The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve safety, reliability, productivity, and process performance. Responsibilities: Process Control & DCS Engineering • Engineer, program, and troubleshoot DCS systems, with Yokogawa DCS experience strongly preferred., • Design, purchase, install, and commission DCS hardware and field devices., • Configure and modify DCS logic, including interlocks, sequences, PID control loops, alarms, and graphics., • Support DCS programming changes based on approved production and engineering requests., • Diagnose and resolve DCS‑related issues by reviewing and modifying control logic and configurations., • Serve as the first point of contact for DCS process and safety interlocks, including management of bypassed interlocks., • Maintain DCS system hardware contracts and support infrastructure upgrades., • Engineer and troubleshoot instrumentation and signals including:, • 4-20 mA, discrete I/O, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus, wireless, and on/off signals., • Define communication settings between field devices and DCS., • Select appropriate instrumentation and DCS hardware based on signal and application requirements., • Design, specify, and support installation of:, • Transformers, MCCs, 480 VAC starters, 120 VAC and 24 VDC control circuits, and VFDs., • Develop wiring designs appropriate for instrumentation and electrical equipment., • Perform parameter setting and configuration for electrical equipment including MCCs, VFDs, and switchgear., • Review and approve I&E drawings and specifications., • Develop scopes of work for I&E projects and evaluate contractor bids., • Manage and oversee contractor execution of I&E work, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards., • Assist Operations and Maintenance with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem solving., • Provide technical leadership on task teams, troubleshooting efforts, and special assignments., • Lead control technology and productivity improvement initiatives., • Conduct cost‑benefit analysis for projects and improvement opportunities., • Provide technical leadership and support in PSM areas including:, • Process Technology, • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), • Management of Change (Technology), • Root Cause Analysis, • Participate in PHAs for existing and new processes and projects., • Assist in the configuration, programming, and modification of application logic for Triconex safety PLCs, utilizing tools such as Triconex TriStation., • Troubleshoot SIS‑related issues in collaboration with operations, instrumentation, and control teams, including alarm analysis, bypass management, and proof‑testing support., • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of control, instrumentation, and electrical technologies relevant to the manufacturing area., • Be available to provide occasional off‑hours support to plant operations as needed., • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or related industrial environment, preferably specializing in Controls/DCS, • Strong experience with Yokogawa DCS (highly preferred); experience with other DCS platforms considered a plus., • Solid understanding of discrete, continuous, and sequential control strategies., • Knowledge of loop tuning, adaptive control, and feed‑forward control concepts., • Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex instrumentation, electrical, and control system issues., • Strong understanding of PSM Technology elements, including PHA, MOC (Technology), Process Technology, and RAGAGEP., • Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex and time‑sensitive projects., • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority., • Ability to coach, mentor, and develop others in a team‑based environment., • Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills., • Effective interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively., • Well‑developed technical writing skills., • Strong initiative and self‑management capabilities., • 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. Learn more at kuraray.us.com/careers/ Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status No third-party candidates accepted. Job Posted by ApplicantPro