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ECO Services · 1 week ago

Production Engineer

Houston, TX, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration, providing end-to-end regeneration services for over 75 years. The Production Engineer role involves analyzing site operations to improve efficiency and support daily operations through project and engineering expertise.

Professional Services

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)

Qualification

Chemical industry experienceProcess Safety Management (PSM)Fluid flow calculationsSAP experienceMS Office proficiencyBasic ERT awarenessCommunication skillsWork under pressure