Process Operator Regeneration

Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges.

Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.

• Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses.
• Advanced Materials and Catalyst Technologies specializes in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  

Position Overview

The Process Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all plant equipment while adhering to established procedures and maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform all job duties in strict adherence to safety protocols, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Handle hazardous chemicals and waste in full compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Monitors condition of unit and troubleshoots when parameters are found to be out of normal operating range.
• Maintains log of gauge readings and shift production using either paper or electronic logs (iProcess)Inspects fire extinguishers, respiratory protections equipment, and safety showers.
• Performs chemical tests on product sample to ensure conformance with specifications, using standard test equipment, materials, and procedure.
• Inspects equipment in unit to determine location and nature of malfunction, such as leaks, breakage, and faulty valves. Complete electronic work orders (SAP) for maintenance repairs.
• Prepares equipment for maintenance by following Lock out Tag out procedures
• Follow all Life Critical procedures and ensure paperwork is completed correctly.
• Ensure rounds are completed as required and documented in logs
• Ensure SOPs / COPs / EOPs and good operating practices accurate and followed.
• Reviews all management of changes, accident/incident reports, shift log and operating instructions (both unit and Treatment Services)
• Ensures appropriate troubleshooting or effort is made and results/status is communicated to fellow employees and supervisors.
• Follows all safety and reporting procedures on a daily basis.
• Performs turnaround duties as requested by Area Supervisor.
• Communicate with other Units, Aroma Performance personnel, and Supervision regarding steam, water, or natural gas production and shutdowns.
• Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in specific plant location or per job task specification.
• Works with contractors and engineers in the unit; be involved in the projects, HAZOPS, Audits, (etc.) as needed.
• Inspects and monitors environmental, gas leaks and housekeeping within the unit.
• Attends required safety meetings to address safety and environmental concerns and incidents as well as current safety performance in unit.
• Performs any other duties/projects as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a min of 2 plus years of operational/process technology experience in a chemical plant or 2-year Process Technology Associate’s degree
• All candidates must have the ability to obtain Transportation Worker’s Identification Credentials (TWIC)
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations or with situations in which speed and sustained attention are required aspects of the job.