Production Specialist at Eco Services Operations, LLC in Baytown, Texas

Job Description:

Energized by an over 200-year history as part of PQ Corporation - our company is now simpler, stronger, leaner, nimbler - and solidly positioned for growth. Ecovyst is a pure-play catalyst and services company. As catalysts for positive change, our technologies play a critical role in supporting ecological health, and propelling expansion and growth for our customers.

Our long history of innovation expertise and close customer collaboration supports the development of proprietary catalysts and services across our two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Catalyst Technologies


* Ecoservices provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, water treatment, and agricultural products.


* Catalyst Technologies business is a leader in engineering proprietary and customized technologies for cleaner fuels, emissions control and waste reduction

At Ecovyst, we are prioritizing and accelerating our growing and greening initiatives, and are putting sustainability for a safer, cleaner, healthier world at the forefront of our forward strategy. At Ecovyst, we are ready for change.

Our Ecoservices division is on the hunt for an Operations Specialist for our Baytown, TX plant.

• We are not offering visa sponsorship or relocation for this role at this time.


• We are not using agencies for this role at this time.

This position is accountable for the day-to-day safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the site and is responsible for both the Operations and Logistics departments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Operations Manager in hiring, training, and developing Operators & Loaders, promoting accountability culture on site.


• Work with Operations Manager to document hourly recognition and/or discipline.


• Oversee daily operations.Address current issues and opportunities to improve by coordinating with Maintenance, Lab, Logistics, HS, Environmental.


• Set Operator and Loader work schedules.Review & approve timecards and vacations


• Make field observations daily, and commend or correct observations as needed


• Ensure all log-sheets, inspections checklists, start up and shutdown checklists, and SOPs are current, accurate, understood, and well utilized.


• Monitor daily raw material and finished good inventory levels, and forecast future levels.


• Set daily production rates.Write daily production and shipping instructions.


• Write work notifications on equipment issues found.Review, edit, and approve site's SAP work notifications into work orders


• Coordinate priorities of work order with maintenance department through Planning and Scheduling meetings


• Prioritize/authorize daily work order Break Ins to maintenance schedule


• Oversee shutdown, work execution, and start up with emphasis on safety, schedule, and quality.


• Support planning, execution, and documentation of turnaround activities.


• Drive shop floor equipment ownership and engagement.


• Track and respond to quality trends to make sure unit is consistently producing on specification product.


• Enforce site standards and best practices such as equipment labeling


• Review monthly safety inspections performed by operators and loaders


• Review operator log sheets daily.


• Manage water treatment program, including semi-annual program reviews.


• Review water treatment logs daily.


• Lead daily MDI Meeting


• Lead daily Production Meeting


• Periodically serve as On Duty Supervisor


• Supervise contractors as needed

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:

• Be your brother's keeper


• Comply with environmental limits and permit.


• Complete all quarterly & yearly training. (FMTs)


• Follow the 10 Expectations of Leaders


• Follow Life Saving Behaviors


• Use Stop Work


• Participate in BBS


• Properly inspect, use, maintain PPE in accordance with PPE Matrix


• Do ONLY what you have been trained to do.


• Be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable site, corporate and regulatory safety and environmental requirements.


• Ensure procedures are written, understood, followed, and kept current for your area. Engage your team members in reviews of the procedures.


• Ensure all SOPs are certified annually.


• Ensure Incident Reports are submitted in a timely manner.


• Investigate all assigned incident investigations in a timely manner.


• Communicate results of investigations to Operations Manager timely.


• Understand and support continuous improvement through RC14001 and Ecovyst 20 Principles.


• Ensure timely resolution/completion of Safety Work Orders


• Responsible for employee safety.


• Ensure employee compliance with HSE Expectations.


• Recognizes and encourages good safety behaviors.


• ​Attend and periodically lead Plant Wide Safety Meetings


• Attend and contribute to weekly Wed Safety Surges


• Be present in the work area to recognize and address HSE issues with employees, contractors and visitors.


• Conduct field audits such as HSE Tours, My Check 5 Leadership, Shipping Audits, LCP Audits, and housekeeping.


• Encourage open discussion of safety concerns in the area and then follow through to a timely resolution with feedback to the employees


• Understand Life Critical Procedures.


• Serve as guarantor over implementation of them in your area of responsibility.


• Lead/facilitate weekly/monthly department safety meetings take place


• Ensure housekeeping is to high standard


• Ensure waste is properly labeled in compliance with local regulations


• Ensure next day lockout tagout (LOTO) and permitting activities are well organized and right first time.


• Organize routine and tabletop ERT discussions with operators and loaders

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Requirements:

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Basic math, reading, and writing skills


• Basic computer skills (MS Office, SAP)


• Working knowledge of chemistry principles such as pH, density, pressure, and material compatibility


• Basic knowledge of labor law


• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.


• Effective safety attitude and understanding of safe work practices.


• People, coaching, coordinating, and facilitating experience/skills. Preferably 5+ years.


• 24/7 continuous manufacturing experience. Preferably 5+ years.


• Knowledge of regulations including but not limited to OSHA, EPA, DOT, and Coast Guard, including PSM/RMP.


• Working knowledge of sulfuric acid technology & best practices is a plus.


• Ability to wear a full face respirator