Field Operator
Job Description
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
This position pays $25.00 per hour to start, raise to $28.15 per hour upon certification, possible after 90 days.
Position Overview: The Field Operator will assure all production activities are conducted in a safe, responsible, and environmentally sound manner in compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements.
What you will be doing
- Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) for all maintenance as required
- Promote and comply with Life Saving Behaviors (LSBs)
- Promote and utilize Stop Work Authority (SWA)
- Promote and support ISO 9000 / RC 14001 and Ecovyst Principles Management Systems
- Comply with Production Schedules and achieve right-first-time product specifications
- Comply with all Company and Site Policies/Procedures
- Prioritize and troubleshoot operational problems
- Comply with all Environmental limits and permits
- Write work notifications/orders on equipment issues
- Supplement maintenance manpower, aiding in plant related maintenance as needed (e.g. plant shutdowns)
- Assist with unloading trucks in the warehouse when needed
- Coordination with and preparations for maintenance required
- Actively participate in HSE such as PHAs and PSSRs
- Assist in any additional task needed to complete the assigned job
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED and 3 plus years’ experience in process operations at a chemical plant or process technology degree from college/technical school; and one plus years of experience in process operations at a chemical plant
- Computer knowledge with basic mathematic and writing skills of experience in process operations at a chemical plant
- Ability to communicate with visitors, professional and plant personnel