Electrical Engineer - Kuraray America

Title: 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 supply 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 employees 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.

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Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting the maintenance and production teams with electrical and instrumentation related failures and improvements. Engineer will be responsible for the I&E equipment within two process units and will utilize usage-based, condition-based, and predictive maintenance-based techniques to improve plant reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the engineering of electrical power distribution and electrical component sizing.
• Responsible for the proper repair of all I&E equipment across the two process units and interacting with Operations, Site Technical and Line Management.
• Provides engineering technical support and maintenance for electrical systems including transformers, switchgear, substations, circuit breakers, motor starters, protection relays, & generators
• Provides engineering technical support and maintenance for different styles and applications of instrumentation including pressure transmitters, differential pressure transmitters, control valves, flow transmitters, density transmitters, and viscosity transmitters.
• Develops schedules for new electrical installations and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Coordinates work with outside engineering firms, electric utility and electrical installation.
• Responsible for electrical and instrument PM programs. Assures all activities are necessary and are fully optimized to the proper scope and performance frequency.
• Develop/implement cost savings ideas and overall process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, company, and departmental Safety and Environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Manage and execute of planned maintenance
• Work with power supplier to coordinate outages and preventive maintenance
• Oversee electrical and instrument contractors as needed
• Equipment specifications, factory drawing review and acceptance testing of electrical equipment including switchgear, gas circuit breakers, load-break switches, high voltage breakers, transformers, and various types of process instrumentation.
• Variable Frequency Drives selection and maintenance.
• Set reliability practices as related to Power Distribution and Transformers
• Troubleshoot switchgear and relay controls electrical systems.
• Conduct short-circuits, protective device coordination and arc-flash studies
• Provide technical assistance as needed within KAI
• Work in the field assisting on shut-downs, startups and maintenance projects
• Specify and order supplies required for repairs and improvement projects.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering plus 5 to 10 years of relevant industry/plant experience.
• Understanding of medium voltage, high voltage, motors, drives, schematics, and associated circuitry.
• Knowledge of electrical standards (e.g. NEC, IEEE, ANSI, IEC etc.) is required.
• Familiar with GE Multilin protection relays
• Have strong trouble shooting skills and PLC knowledge
• Demonstrated oral/written communication skills: presents information and ideas to individuals or groups in an articulate and organized way, appropriate to the audience, and under a wide range of communication situations.
• Strong problem analysis, judgment and decision making skills.
• Computer skills are required including MS Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with a broad range of personnel; position requires productive interactions with every department in the company.
• Knowledgeable in SAP and/or other computer systems.
• Self-starter capable of stepping in and leading as appropriate and carrying out tasks assigned without any supervision.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation including calibration, maintenance, and communication with the DCS (preferably Yokogawa).

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 enjoy an attractive healthcare benefits package, including wellness reimbursements to promote a healthy lifestyle. We also provide an Educational Reimbursement Plan, helping our employees fulfill their career goals, as well as a competitive 401(k) through Fidelity Investments.

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.