About this role
Make a +Difference at Kraton!
Make a +Difference at Kraton!
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 Reliability team at our Belpre, OH location.
The Pressure Equipment Inspector supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of pressure equipment assets at the Belpre plant. This role focuses on condition assessment, code compliance, and risk-based inspection (RBI) for pressure vessels, piping, storage tanks, exchangers, boilers, and other associated components.
We believe in making a +Difference , as a global manufacturer of sustainable specialty polymers and biobased pine chemicals, delivering innovative, high-performance solutions.
We’re proud to offer benefits that meaningfully support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Some of the benefits offered are:
- Medical Insurance, including TeleDoc - multiple plans available with Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account options
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Advocate – free support to help you understand your coverage and answer questions
- Life Insurance – base coverage paid for by Kraton with option for additional coverage
- 401k – Kraton provides matching contributions based on enrollment level
- Employee Assistance Program – provided at no cost to employees
- Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Assessment
- Perform internal/external inspections of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and piping systems per applicable codes and site standards (e.g., API 510/570/653, ASME, NBIC).
- Conduct thickness measurements, corrosion monitoring, CUI evaluations, NDE surveillance, and verify PSV/PRD inspection intervals and documentation.
- Identify degradation mechanisms (e.g., corrosion, erosion, cracking, HTHA, SCC) and recommend mitigation and monitoring plans.
- Support turnarounds, outages, and critical tie-ins, including scope development, inspection test plan (ITP) creation, and execution oversight.
Analysis & Documentation
- Prepare thorough inspection reports, including condition findings, measurements, photos, sketches/isometrics, and recommended actions with priority levels.
- Perform fitness-for-service (FFS) screenings and collaborate on detailed assessments with engineering as needed.
- Maintain accurate asset records in various systems (e.g., SAP, Meridium) and help optimize CMLs and inspection intervals.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, ASME/NBIC code requirements, and company Mechanical Integrity standards.
- Witness/verify repairs, alterations, and weld quality, confirm materials/PMI, and validate WPS/PQR adherence with QA/QC.
- Engage with third-party inspectors and authorized inspectors (AIs) where required.
Collaboration & Safety
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Process Safety on defects, critical findings, and risk remediation.
- Participate in incident investigations, RCAs, and PSSR/MOC reviews to ensure inspection learnings feed continuous improvement.
- Champion a strong safety culture, including field verification of isolation/LOTO, confined space readiness, and hot work controls.
Required Skills
- 5+ years of operation or inspection experience in chemical, petrochemical, or refining environments.
- Strong working knowledge of API/ASME/NBIC codes and typical corrosion/damage mechanisms found in chemical services.
- Proficiency with NDE methods (VT, UT thickness, PT, MT; phased array/RT exposure a plus) and interpretation of results.
- Experience with ITPs, and inspection scopes; familiarity with FFS concepts.
- Competence reading P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings, and generating field sketches.
- Ability to write clear, concise reports, prioritize risk, and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable using electronic systems and digital tools (e.g., SAP, Meridium, Excel, digital UT/data loggers).
- Strong problem-solving, risk-based decision-making, and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
Education, Certifications & Licenses
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred Certifications:
API 510 (Pressure Vessel) OR API 570 (Piping) required, with ability to obtain the alternative within 12-24 months. Certification in both API 510 AND API 570 is preferred.
- API 653 (Aboveground Storage Tanks)
- ASNT/ACCP Level II in UT, MT, PT, VT
- CWI (AWS)
- AMPP/NACE coatings certifications (e.g., CIP)
- NBIC “R”/AI familiarity – a plus
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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.