Process Optimization Manager

ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC • Houston, TX

13h

About The Position

The Process Optimization Manager is responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of chemical processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university preferably in chemical engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Min of 7 - 10 years in chemical process industry with background emphasis in production processes, inventory, and shipping activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Will utilize shop math including practical application of fractions, percentages ratio and proportions
• Proficient with Aspen and Power BI suite of software tools for modeling and optimizing operations.
• Comfortable with standard office computer packages, i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, MS Project, etc.
• Proficiency in SAP and other Enterprise Resource Planning software.
• High proficiency in process monitoring software, such as Aveva PI
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker’s Identification Credentials (TWIC)

Responsibilities

• Actively promote HSE and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Work with Ops & Mtc to optimize production and efficiency, utilization of CAPEX, and minimize FMC, VMC
• Manages Capital Project list and priorities
• Serve as Site Process Safety Coordinator and the Site PSM focal point; a final backstop on all site MOCs[NR1.1]
• Lead efforts at unit to drive technology enhancements, innovation and process automation
• Drive closure of action items related to PHA and Audit findings
• Direct Manager of Process Improvement Engineers (2 Direct Reports)
• Training, development and knowledge transfer for Operators, Engineers, and managers
• Drive Implementation of SUMO / CPT / TSIP practices in Acid Units
• Support Implementation of MI/TPM Initiatives to achieve Target OST and OEE
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems
• Analyze Unit Variable Manufacturing Costs for control and drive appropriate improvement
• Participates in panel discussions, and debates. Speaks extemporaneously on a variety of subjects to employees within the company.
• Enforce all plant policies, procedures, and HSE Expectations for Leaders and Employees

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package starting day 1
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager