Field Operator

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 reduction

At 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 Work

Operations HSE

Supplement 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 meetings

Be 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 wastes

Emergency 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 needed

Minimum 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