Plant Process Engineer

ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC•Houston, TX

20h

About The Position

The Plant Process Engineer analyzes site operations to drive continuous improvement and identify savings. The role supports day-to-day Operations by providing project, process, and engineering expertise, while supporting plant management initiatives and serving as a change agent on site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of experience working in the chemical or refining industry.
Familiarity with industry standards and practices, including OSHA, EPA, API, ASME, and NFPA.
Familiarity with PSM/RMP regulations.
Ability to comprehend equipment, P&ID, loop, and other drawings.
Ability to perform basic fluid-flow, heat-transfer, and mass-transfer calculations.
Understanding of chemistry.
Basic ERT awareness, including ICS, fire extinguisher training, First Aid and CPR, and HAZWOPER.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while producing quality results.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to encourage best practices and communicate with plant staff, GBU management, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with shop-floor personnel.
Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.

Nice To Haves

Prior line management experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Author FEL1 capital project scopes and justifications.
Execute small capital projects, including field construction supervision.
Manage site variable cost and usage, develop improvement action plans, and lead the Cost Per Ton (CPT) initiative.
Manage Operator Field Log Sheets.
Manage and maintain the OSI PI system.
Author and maintain Consequences of Deviations (CODs).
Maintain accurate BFDs, PFDs, and P&IDs.
Support and enforce plant HS&E standards; review, update, and write Standard Operating Procedures; train plant personnel; lead and participate in safety meetings; improve plant HS&E performance; and coordinate, lead, and participate in regulatory compliance efforts.
Plan, coordinate, execute, and document Maximum Daily Capacity (MDC) tests.
Monitor current and forecast future differential pressures, heat exchanger U-values, catalyst reactivity, and acid mist removal.
Use the SUMO Compliance Tool to analyze processes and drive improvements.
Manage production KPIs, including On Stream Time (OST), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Turbo Generator Efficiency (TGE); enter data daily and run and distribute reports weekly.
Support Management Team initiatives and serve as a change agent on site.
Support Equipment Strategy and Equipment Best Practice compliance.
Support planning, execution, and documentation of turnaround activities.