What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Manager position at ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC?
Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long-term sustainable trends.
Our business line:
- Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.
What we have to offer:
- Competitive pay
- Full benefit package starting day 1
- 401k matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
Position Overview:
The Unit Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, establishing guidelines and controls, and directing the activities at the Houston plant.
What you will be doing:
- Actively support and enforce the plant's HS&E standards.
- Actively support and promote continuous improving performance standards .
- Manage the plant’s operating production unit(s).
- Support Enterprise and Houston Continuous Improve Teams’ efforts.
- Support the Management Team’s initiatives and help drive change.
- Provide miscellaneous leadership and fill in for Production Supervisor.
- Contribute to T/A, Minor shutdown and maintenance planning.
- Maintain required Process Safety Management documentation.
- Manage fixed costs in area of responsibility.
- Maximize burning rate and unit efficiency.
- Support the Houston Plant’s Management HS&E Responsibilities, by utilizing: Supervisor Performance Standards, Stop Work Policy, Zero Tolerance, and HS&E Excellence.
- Ensure that all Eco Services and regulatory requirements are met for Production/Operations Employees.
- Ability to work additional hours to accomplish objectives and ensure high performance of the plant.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in chemical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7-10 years of sulfuric acid plant or chemical plant experience.
- Must have union plant experience.
- Must have strong leadership, people, and supervisory/management skills
- Must have working knowledge of Production related activities.
- Must be able to troubleshoot concerns and problems in the Production/Operations Department (basic engineering principles).
- Must know basic math.
- Advanced computer skills (e.g., MS Office and SAP.
- Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
- Must have a TWIC card.