Loader

Ecovyst, Inc.•Baton Rouge, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Loader supports safe and efficient operations at Ecovyst’s Ecoservices facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This hands-on role loads and unloads trucks, railcars, and barges; monitors acid movement, tanks, pipelines, and equipment; and completes routine inspections and required documentation. The Loader helps maintain safe operating conditions throughout the unit and loading areas while supporting the facility’s safety and environmental requirements. The position reports to the Logistics Supervisor and works a 12-hour rotating shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 2–5 years of operational/process technology experience in a chemical plant, or a two-year Process Technology associate degree and one year of general plant experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Complete required job-specific and computer-based training.
Ability to read and follow operating procedures, safety instructions, diagrams, schedules, and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, rates, and percentages.
Ability to accurately complete operating, safety, and incident documentation.
Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work independently while following established procedures and instructions.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds, walk on concrete, steel grating, and gravel surfaces, and climb stairs to access tanks.
Ability to work in an industrial environment that may include heat, humidity, precipitation, noise, elevated areas, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Ability to wear required PPE and protective clothing.
Tankerman Certification, Department of Transportation Training, Track Mobile Certification, HAZWOPER, Medical First Responder Training, and Gas Testing Certification are identified as required certifications or training.

Responsibilities

Monitor acid tank levels and direct transfers to and from the units to maintain optimal tank-farm levels.
Monitor the unit using the Delta V DCS system.
Monitor and handle acid movement from tanks and pipelines.
Perform assigned daily area inspections, including tank and pipeline inspections.
Load and unload railcars, barges, and trucks as needed.
Review and complete required paperwork, including pre- and post-unloading checklists.
Monitor and oversee maintenance jobs in the area.
Assist with Train Rack Loader, Truck Loading, and Barge Loader duties as directed by the Supervisor.
Inspect truck-rack showers, emergency eyewash stations, and alarm systems at each loading spot; check the bills for the day.
Monitor for leaks and ensure product loading follows required procedures.
Supply the truck rack with sample bottles and bring samples from loaded trucks to the laboratory.
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as specified for the job task or plant location.
Patrol the unit to maintain good housekeeping and patrol the unit and pipelines to verify safe, efficient operating conditions.
Complete electronic maintenance work orders in RCS to report faulty equipment.
Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Supervisor.