Maintenance Procurement Specialist

Your Job

INVISTA is a global manufacturer of chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers.

From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging, carpet and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

A subsidiary of Koch Industries since 2004, INVISTA is committed to innovation and responsibly creating more value for its customers and society while consuming fewer resources to make these products.

See the bigger picture at INVISTA.com.

Join INVISTA as Maintenance/Procurement Specialist at our Texas Technology Center (TTC) in Katy, TX as we are looking for a motivated person to perform this role as part of the TTC team.

The selected individual will review R&D schedule and coordinate with the PI's and operating shift team to align on priorities to successfully execute critical work to maintain equipment availability.

Our Team

The Maintenance/Procurement Specialist role responsible to secure and manage the resources necessary for small projects related to Analytical, Experimental research programs and Building area systems maintenance.

This responsibility involves the solicitation, procurement, planning, and scheduling of resources, and the coordination of work activities associated with Maintenance, E&I, DCS, Experimental staff, and contractor personnel.

Core competencies of this role include the ability to utilize SAP as a management tool for effective and efficient utilization of resources and for driving the continuous improvement process.

Use of Economical and Critical thinking to manage the area budget.

Effective interpersonal communication skills and a strong customer focus are necessary attributes for success in this role.

What You Will Do

Mechanical Reliability Support


* Execute the administrative responsibilities of the mechanical reliability program including periodic testing/inspection of relief devices, safety interlocks, pressure vessels, and other critical equipment.


* Project planning and execution for new units for experimental work along with building maintenance and repair.


* Maintain project records and critical equipment databases.


* Maintain Mechanical Integrity design records and testing/inspection files.


* Develop SAP maintenance plans to automate the process of scheduling work activities related to testing and inspection of critical equipment.


* Coordinate with R&D Work Area Leaders to schedule testing/inspection of critical equipment.

Contractor Services Support



* Coordinate with site Contract Management Group (CMG) to secure approved contractors to meet research program objectives.


* Develop scopes of work for submission to CMG group for contractor bids.


* Coordinate with site resources to schedule and oversee contractor work activity in the laboratory.


* Create SAP work orders to secure periodic (annual) and temporary contract services for the l...