Instrumentation And Electrical (I&E) Technician

Title: Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician

Location: LaPorte, 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 I&E Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining all instrumentation and electrical equipment across the site to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You will need to develop solid skills in working with electrical equipment and the instruments that control our chemical processes. The technician works closely with Operations, Site Technical teams, and Line Management to support continuous production and minimize unplanned downtime.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace motor starter buckets, lighting systems, transformers, relays, contactors, AC motors, VFDs, circuit breakers, power panels, line and control fuses, specialty equipment, pneumatic cylinders, electrical outlets, and gas chromatography instrumentation, Servomex analyzers, and sample systems.
• Work with low and medium voltage power distribution and control systems

• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and/or replace flow, level, temperature, and pressure transmitters
• Maintain control valves, pressure switches, pH meters, LEL meters, and O2 sensors
• Troubleshoot motor starters and read motor schematics
• Effectively use field communicators (475/Trex), Fluke multimeters, hand pumps, crystal gauges, thermocouple/RTD simulators, meggers, amp clamps, and various other instrumentation and electrical testing equipment

• Troubleshoot PLC/DCS I/O systems
• Read and interpret relay logic and ladder logic diagrams
• Execute weekly preventive maintenance (PM) procedures and accurately record data

• Access Windows-based systems to retrieve and print specification data sheets and technical drawings

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the I&E Maintenance Supervisor
• Complete necessary offsite and on-the-job training

• Ability to work in a team environment and learn quickly on the job

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Completion of a program in electrical or instrumentation applications, or equivalent
• No prior professional experience required; entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
• Basic computer proficiency to navigate Windows-based systems
• Basic understanding of electrical tools, safety practices, and troubleshooting techniques
• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours at a time; climb stairs (up to four flights) and ladders regularly
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; perform frequent bending, stooping, crouching, twisting, crawling, climbing, and kneeling
• Ability to work in PPE including acid suits, vapor suits, hot suits, and respirators as required
• Valid driver's license required.

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.