Operations Manager

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

The base salary range for this position in as for the job description criteria as listed is $150,000-$170,000 annually.
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Position Overview:
Responsible for planning and directing operational activities in a Sulfuric Acid plant, Shipping and Logistic, PEP and Water Treatment. Oversee operations to manufacture and ship products to customers in a safe, quality, economically and timely manner.

What you will be doing:
Support and enforce the plant’s HSSE standards (RC14001, Ecovyst Principles)
Participate in the Plant Management Team.
Manage PSM elements such as unit safety file, PHA, MOC, etc.
Ensure PSM procedures are followed, and standards are met, bypass, PSSR, MOC, action item closures.
Facilitate process studies to identify process and production risks.
Ensure SUMO compliance with Eco standards.
Ensure compliance in critical operating parameters (COPs) and very important parameters (VIPs).
Responsible for variable cost budget variance. Establish product BOM/Recipes.
Facilitate month end closing and ensure inventories are reconciled properly.
Ensure all policies, guidelines and standards are practiced and enforced.
Supports corporate and plant HSSE goals and initiatives. Responsible for the overall HSSE performance of the operations department.
Be knowledgeable and supportive of HSE management system (RC14001) and Ecovyst principles.
Ensure operational activities meet safety and environment compliance.
Conduct incident investigations and root cause analysis as needed; ensure corrective actions are properly implemented.
Participate in PHA. Ensure that process safety risks, consequences and safeguards are communicated and understood by those who could be affected.
Solicit, identify, and prioritize improvement opportunities for HSSE, equipment, and processes and take action to address those opportunities.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree ( in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 8 plus years of industrial experience, preferably in Chemical Manufacturing OR 5 plus years of experience with a master’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering
Extensive 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