Catalyst Handling Technician Level 2

CATALYST HANDLING RESOURCES LLC • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Catalyst Technician level 2 is to safely and efficiently remove catalyst from reactors, using gravity unload, or vessel entry and vacuum technology. Entry can be under inert (IDLH) conditions. The Catalyst Technician level 2 can safely and efficiently remove catalyst from single bed reactors and conduct basic mechanical activities inside the vessel. Under supervision, demonstrate ability to correctly remove catalyst from single bed reactors, tubular reactors or reformers, following all CHR confined space and inert entry procedures Under supervision, set up equipment, including safe rigging-up and securing vacuum pipe, vacuum hose, umbillicals and other items to the reactor. Communicate progress and is able to identify possible issues and work with Top Supervisor on solutions Competent in use of vacuum or gravity dump to transfer catalyst from within vessel, in normal and inert conditions Able to conduct basic mechanical activities inside the reactor Under supervision, load single/multibed reactors, tubular reactors and reformers, re-install tray sections and hardware Under supervision, operate an unloading cyclone, use screening equipment and package catalyst

Requirements

• Inert entry certification
• Current negative hair follicle test
• TWIC-card
• Good background score to be able to enter all client facilities
• DOT Physical
• First Aid and CPR
• Confined space entry certification
• Plant required course and certifications
• Respirator fittest
• All refinery required courses and certificates
• Rigger basic or advanced
• Basic fitter
• 2 years as entry level technician (CHT-3) and conducted confined space entries in normal atmosphere.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certificate
• Current and valid driver license
• Bolt-up/Torquing basic (HSCA)
• Basic NCCER Rigger certificate
• CHR vacuum certificate
• Current and valid driver license
• Forklift
• Some knowledge of reactors and internals
• Knows CHR and client Confined space and inert entry procedures
• Some mechanical skills (basic tasks)
• Fit for work / physically able to fit through 20' manways and work inside confined space for sustainable period of time in protective clothing and helmet
• Communicate clearly in English
• Use video recording devices
• Work safely and methodically
• Work well in a team

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently remove catalyst from reactors, using gravity unload, or vessel entry and vacuum technology.
• Remove catalyst from single bed reactors and conduct basic mechanical activities inside the vessel.
• Demonstrate ability to correctly remove catalyst from single bed reactors, tubular reactors or reformers, following all CHR confined space and inert entry procedures
• Set up equipment, including safe rigging-up and securing vacuum pipe, vacuum hose, umbillicals and other items to the reactor.
• Communicate progress and is able to identify possible issues and work with Top Supervisor on solutions
• Use vacuum or gravity dump to transfer catalyst from within vessel, in normal and inert conditions
• Conduct basic mechanical activities inside the reactor
• Load single/multibed reactors, tubular reactors and reformers, re-install tray sections and hardware
• Operate an unloading cyclone, use screening equipment and package catalyst

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed