Process Operator Jobs

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.

Operators have the overall responsibility of operating the plant in a safe, environmentally sound and efficient manner.
Position requires strict adherence to environmental laws and regulations.
Production schedules and product specifications must be met and maintained.
Coordination with and preparations for maintenance required.
Overall care of the unit is an operator’s responsibility.
Writing work repair orders, housekeeping and filling out routine reports and logs are the responsibilities of unit operators.
Perform the Lock Out - Tag Out for all of the units maintenance items
Attend and contribute to regular monthly safety meetings
Implement the STOP WORK POLICY
Write, review and follow job procedures
Reporting and mitigating any leaks, exposures, accidents, spills or fugitive emissions
Perform inspections on all equipment and log the findings of those inspections
Maintaining unit parameters according to all unit permits
Proper disposal of all wastes
Report near misses or incidents
Write regular and safety work orders
Use of proper PPE 12. Communicate with all departments and supervision
Know how to implement the Emergency Action Plan
Attend all initial and periodic training (RCRA, DOT, etc.)
Participation in risk assessment audits (PHA, CTA, JSA, etc.) as applicable
Basic knowledge of pressures, process flows, and temperatures, Poses a good safe attitudeGood computer skills. Ability to research reference material (MSDS, Product sheets, etc.)
Minimum Requirements
Process Technology degree or military experience AND Minimum of 3 years of experience
OR
High school diploma or GED and five years of process chemical experience
Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)