Production Engineer

ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

This position actively analyzes the operation of the site to continuously improve and ideally will pay for itself in savings each year. The role supports day to day Operations by providing project, process, and engineering expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in chemical/refining industry, preferably with prior line management experience.
Familiarity with industry standards & practices (OSHA, EPA, API, ASME, NFPA).
Familiarity with PSM/RMP regulations.
Ability to comprehend equipment, P&ID, loop, and drawings.
Ability to perform basic fluid flow, heat transfer, mass transfer calculations.
Understanding of chemistry.
Basic ERT awareness (ICS, Fire Extinguisher Training, First Aid + CPR, HAZWOPER).
Works well under pressure – ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results.
Strong communication/inter-personal skills.
Must be well versed in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Outlook.
Required to have Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).

Nice To Haves

SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Author FEL1 Capital Project scope & justifications
Execute small capital projects, including field construction supervision.
Manage site variable cost/usage and develop action plants to improve.
Lead control loop improvement efforts
Maintain accurate BFDs, PFDs, and P&IDs
Plan, coordinate, execute, and document Maximum Daily Capacity (MDC) tests.
Monitor current forecast future differential pressures, heat exchanger u-values, catalyst reactivity, and acid mist removal.
Use SUMO Compliance Tool to analyze process and drive improvements.
Manage site production KPIs including On Stream Time (OST), Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Turbo Generator Efficiency (TGE). Enter data daily, run and distribute reports weekly.
Support Management Team initiatives and serve as change agent on site.
Support Equipment Strategy and Equipment Best Practice compliance
Support the Ecovyst 20P principles with a focus on Asset Integrity, Operating Boundaries and Management of Change and other activities to ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely.
Abide by the Company, plant, and lab policies/procedures and safety rules.
Lead, support, promote, improve, and enforce compliance, all HS&E, corporate/plant policies, procedures, performance standards and ISO/RC 1400.
Activity participates in HSE and Process Safety activities and initiatives (Employee Participation Program).