Field Operator

Ecovyst

  • Orange, TX
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
Energized by an over 200-year history as part of PQ Corporation - our company is now simpler, stronger, leaner, nimbler - and solidly positioned for growth. Ecovyst is a pure-play catalyst and services company. As catalysts for positive change, our technologies play a critical role in supporting ecological health, and propelling expansion and growth for our customers.Our long history of innovation expertise and close customer collaboration supports the development of proprietary catalysts and services across our two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Catalyst Technologies· Ecoservices provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, water treatment, and agricultural products.· Catalyst Technologies business is a leader in engineering proprietary and customized technologies for cleaner fuels, emissions control and waste reductionAt Ecovyst, we are prioritizing and accelerating our growing and greening initiatives, and are putting sustainability for a safer, cleaner, healthier world at the forefront of our forward strategy. At Ecovyst, we are ready for change. General
Promote and comply with Life Saving Behaviors (LSBs)
Promote and utilize Stop Work Authority (SWA)
Promote and support ISO / RC 14001 and PQ Principles Management Systems.
Be knowledgeable of and comply with all Company and Site Policies/Procedures.
Comply with all Environmental limits and permits.
Complete all quarterly and yearly training (FMT/CBT)
Do only what you have been trained to do
Maintenance HSE Activity
Write work notifications/orders on equipment issues.Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) for all maintenance as required
Review & Sign General Safe Work (GSW) and Life Critical Permits (LCPs) to WorkOperations HSESupplement maintenance manpower, aiding in plant related maintenance as needed (e.g. plant shutdowns)
Assist in any additional task needed to complete the assigned job
Assist with unloading trucks in the warehouse if needed
Prioritize and troubleshoot operational problems.Perform 5 Why Analysis as needed to share lessons learned among and between shifts.
Enter work order requests
Label field equipment
Cross Train as A Operator (Lead B only)
Read, understand, and follow shift instructions.Write shift notes.
Ensure a smooth shift change and share all pertinent information with oncoming operator
Stay current on email
Comply with Production Schedules and achieve right-first-time product specifications
Coordination with and preparations for maintenance required
Take ownership of and care for unit equipment
Sample and label fresh feed catalyst and sulfided product catalyst
Prepare fresh product in appropriate bins.Apply Wax as needed.
Load and unload reactor towers during dumps
Fill out CHEP bin log and proper markings on product bins
Move bins to designated areas
Perform autonomous maintenance (e.g. changing pressure gauges, blower belts, filters, pumps) as needed
Actively participate in HSE such as PHAs and PSUSRs.
Operations HSE Continued:
Inspect, properly wear, and maintain PPE per site PPE Matrix
Attend and contribute to regular monthly safety meetings and toolbox meetingsBe well-versed in, compliant with, and suggest revisions to job procedures / SOPs.
Report all incidents. Enter incidents into database. Mitigate any leaks, exposures, accidents, spills or fugitive emissions. Openly participate in incident investigations
Maintain high area housekeeping standards
Proper disposal and labeling of all wastesEmergency Response
Implement the Emergency Action Plan (ERP)
Attend Fire Extinguisher Training
Attend CPR Training
Comply with Production Schedules and achieve right-first-time product specifications
Coordination with and preparations for maintenance required
Take ownership of and care for unit equipment
Sample and label fresh feed catalyst and sulfided product catalyst
Prepare fresh product in appropriate bins.Apply Wax as needed.
Load and unload reactor towers during dumps
Fill out CHEP bin log and proper markings on product bins
Move bins to designated areas
Perform autonomous maintenance (e.g. changing pressure gauges, blower belts, filters, pumps) as neededMinimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
AND
One-year certificate from college or technical school;
OR
Three plus years of experience in Process Operations at a Chemical plant

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