Loader Operator Trainee

ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC•Waggaman, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Loader Operator Trainee for Ecoservices in Waggaman, LA is responsible for monitoring all acid tank levels and direct acid transfers to and from the unit by rail or truck. Ecovyst has a history of over 130 years and is a platform of leading sulfur solutions focused on reliability, innovation, and performance. They are a premier provider of virgin sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid regeneration services, and sulfuric acid derivatives, serving diverse industries such as mining (copper for electronics, electric vehicles), data centers, industrial applications (nylon precursors, lead acid batteries), water treatment, and refining/petrochemical processes. Ecoservices specifically provides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services. Calabrian produces sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, and Chem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and a min of 3 plus years of operational/process technology experience in a chemical plant, prior line management experience preferred: or 1-year Process Technology certificate from a college or technical school, with the above experience
Must have the ability to obtain Transportation Worker’s Identification Credentials (TWIC)
Basic computer skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to wear appropriate PPE and respiratory protection including supplied air
Able to perform under stress when confronted with emergencies, critical, unusual or dangerous situations or with situations in which speed and sustained attention are required aspects of the job

Nice To Haves

prior line management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor the unit utilizing Pi Data Historian system
Monitor and handle all acid loading movements from tanks to rail, trucks, and pipeline, per the business needs
Perform daily inspections assigned to the area such as tanks, trucks, and railcars
Handle loading and unloading responsibilities for the area which include rail and trucks as needed
Monitor and oversee all maintenance jobs in the loading area
Perform inspection of showers, emergency eyewash, and alarm system of each loading spot at the truck and rail racks
Monitor process for leaks, and ensure that the loading of the product follows normal procedures as required
Execute operator rounds pertaining to the loader position
Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per job task specification or specified plant location
Perform other duties/projects as designated by supervisor, and parameters are indicative to average requirements that are not inclusive based on change in operational, safety, or environmental factors
Handle lockout/tagout for loading designated areas and writing permits as the equipment owner
Perform sampling and run analyses as needed per procedures
Review all safety concerns generated in the database
Execute weekend safety reading rounds
Complete work permits as required
Perform equipment inspection for leaks, breakage, and malfunction within the unit/pipeline
Assist in reviewing and modifying safe operating procedures (sop)
Perform inspection of trailers and railcars exterior and interior