Kuraray America, Inc.
Richard Jackson is an experienced professional specializing in maintenance and reliability engineering, currently serving as the Assistant Manager of Maintenance at Kuraray America, Inc. since October 2014. Their responsibilities include daily maintenance activities, planning, and turnaround scheduling, where Richard has achieved significant advancements such as the rollout of new maintenance workflows and digitization of processes. Richard's previous roles include Reliability and Maintenance Engineer II and I, with numerous achievements in turnaround coordination and major capital projects. Additionally, Richard is an active volunteer firefighter with the League City Volunteer Fire Department, holding various certifications and leadership positions. Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
Kuraray America, Inc.
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 employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide, including over 850 in the United States.