Process Engineer

Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, andservices company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play acritical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solvecomplex challenges.

Our cutting-edge solutions span acrosstwo 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

The base salary range for this position in as for the job description criteria as listed is $90,000 to $130,000 annually.

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PositionOverview :

Under theguidance of the Operations Manager, oversee the day-to-day productionactivities to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of the manufacturingprocess. Execute process improvementsinitiatives. Optimize asset utilization and production cost. Perform engineering analysis to reduce waste anddown time. Support plant HSSE initiatives. Incorporate good process safetypractices.

What youwill be doing :

Assist with design of new processes and equipment

Provide technical support for cost per ton improvement activities (benchmarking, bottleneck analysis, loss / yield analysis, process tuning, control schemes, trend analysis and reporting)

Provide technical support for PSM activities such as PHA, MOC, PSSR

Supervise contractors for assigned projects

Support control system (Delta V) activities (interlock testing, alarm setting, troubleshooting, control loop tuning)

Maintain compliance with corporate and engineering-specific policies, procedures, and work processes

Provide technical support to turnaround planning activities and startup / shutdown procedures

Troubleshoot plant process or equipment issues

Monitor and ensure SUMO compliance including COP / VIP compliance, MDC tests

Develop and modify SOP’s, process controls, interlock matrix, alarm list & control narratives

Back up Operations or Logistic supervisor

HS&E Responsibilities :

Support HS&E teams to address safety and environmental issues

Ensure compliance with PHMP and PSM requirements

Complete applicable trainings as required. Be knowledgeable with applicable site, corporate, legal, regulatory safety and environmental requirements

RequiredQualifications :

Bachelor’s degree ( in Chemical Engineering

Min of 2 or more years of experience; preferably from process industries

Working knowledge of chemical engineering principles including process controls

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities

Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to reason and deduce

Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint required

Willingness to work in a 24 / 7 continuous operation chemical manufacturing plant and be required to be on call on a rotational basis

Strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal) skills to effectively collaborate with all levels of the organization