Ecovystis a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creatinginnovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecologicalhealth and help our customers solve complex challenges.
Energizedby an over 200-year history, we have positioned ourselves to be responsive andfast adapting to rapidly changing economic environments and support ourcustomers with solutions that grow and extend their business growth andsustainability goals.
Ourcutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservicesand 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.
AtEcovyst, we are ready for change, and we believe that each of our team memberscan be a catalyst for positive change. Our cornerstone values of integrity andfairness, diligence and service, learning and imagination are reflected acrossour people and our company culture. Our dynamic and inclusive workingenvironment is one where all opinions are valued and the culture of family isfostered. This culture and our strong spirit of teamwork directly benefit ourcustomers, our suppliers, our employees, our planet, and the communities wherewe live and work.
GENERALResponsibilities
1. Drawssamples of products for shift analysis
2. Readtemperature and pressure indications and flow meters, records readings, andcompiles operating records. Monitors condition of unit and troubleshootswhen parameters are found to be out of normal operating range.
3. Maintainslog of gauge readings and shift production using either paper or electroniclogs (iProcess)
4. Inspectsfire extinguishers, respiratory protections equipment, and safety showers.
5. Performschemical tests on product sample to ensure conformance with specifications,using standard test equipment, materials, and procedure.
6. Inspectsequipment in unit to determine location and nature of malfunction, such asleaks, breakage, and faulty valves. Complete electronic work orders (SAP)for maintenance repairs.
7. Preparesequipment for maintenance by following Lock out Tag out procedures
8. Follow allLife Critical procedures and ensure paperwork is completed correctly.
9. Turnsvalves or moves controls to maintain system at specified parameters.
10. Connects with loading rackto line up for storage.
11. Starts an acid and waterpump as needed
12. Reports concerns or anyissues to supervisor in a timely manner
13. Ensure rounds are completedas required and documented in logs
14. Ensure SOPs / COPs / EOPsand good operating practices accurate and followed.
15. Reviews all management ofchanges, accident/incident reports, shift log and operating instructions (bothunit and Treatment Services) prior to the start of shift
16. Ensure appropriatetroubleshooting or effort is made and results/status is communicated to fellowemployees and supervisors.
17. Follow interlock/alarmbypass procedure and ensure interlock bypasses are removed when no longerneeded.
18. Complete the necessarytraining and qualifications in the unit on timetable specified by supervisor.
19. Be accountable for thehealth and safety of not only yourself, but the unit operators and all fellowplant personnel.
20. Patrols unit to verify safeand efficient operating conditions
21. Performs turnaround dutiesas requested by Area Supervisor.
22. Communicate with otherUnits, Aroma Performance personnel, and Supervision regarding steam, water, ornatural gas production and shutdowns.
23. Utilizes PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE) in specific plant location or per job taskspecification.
24. Performs autonomousmaintenance jobs per the Labor Contract.
25. Responsible for pulling,blowing, installing sonicore guns to the furnace. (this includes locking outfor repairs).
26. (Once Qualified as a 1stclass ) Covers vacations, STD’s, and absences for other 1st class operators asrequired by Supervision.
27. Attend quarterly and allother mandatory safety meetings.
28. Follow the Incidentreporting process.
29. Work with contractors andengineers in the unit; be involved in the projects, HAZOPS, Audits, (etc.) asneeded.
30. Housekeeping – Ensure theunit is clean and well maintained to ensure a safe and efficient work area
31. Complete CBTs on time.
32. Work with Manager and UnitEngineers to improve unit operations (efficiency, safety, costs, throughput).
33. Works with all employeesand contractors professionally and respectfully at all times.
34. Perform any otherduties/projects as assigned by supervision.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL Responsibilities
1. Follow allcompany rules, policies and procedures.
2. Inspectsand monitors environmental, gas leaks and housekeeping within the unit.
3. Attendsrequired safety meetings to address safety and environmental concerns andincidents as well as current safety performance in unit. Participate bybringing forth current safety issues.
4. Invokes“Stop Work” policy any time operational conditions become unsafe/uncertain
5. Completescomputer-based training to comply with HSE requirements and policies.
6. Participates on Safety, Rescue, and other committees/teams as required.
7. Notifiessupervisor of all unsafe conditions/actions or procedure discrepancies.
8. Reviewsall management of changes, accident/incident reports, shift log and operatinginstructions prior to the start of shift.
9. Completeswork permits as required.
10. Performs equipmentinspection for leaks, breakage, and malfunction within the unit.
JOB SPECIFIC Responsibilities
1. Makinggeneralization, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmentalcriteria.
2. Performinga variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a differentnature without loss of efficiency or composure.
3. Able toperform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual ordangerous situations or with situations in which speed and sustained attentionare required aspects of the job.
4. Worksaround others, but independently.
5. Willutilize shop math including practical application of fractions, percentagesratio, and proportion.
6. Works as ateam member.
7. Able towork without direct supervision after hours.
Minium Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Greater:
High school diploma, or
GED
AND
Experience:
Process Technology Degree, or
Military Experience and in good standing, or
4 yr degree from a certified institution or
(2 yrs) Chemical Manufacturing Experience (defined as process of transforming raw materials into finished product - operator), or
(3 yrs) Industrial Experience (Insulation, scaffolding, pipe fitting, millwright, welding)
AND Critical Skills/Competencies:
Basic computer skills, and
Good communication skills, and
Willing to serve on the Emergency Response Team for minimum of the first 5 years