Instrument and Electrical Planner/Scheduler at ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC – Houston, Texas

Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long-term sustainable trends.

Our business line:

• Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview:

The I&E Improvement Leader/Planner will be responsible for planning all I&E work orders for the plant. Responsible for accessing work, establishing plans, ordering/receiving materials, scheduling work, etc.

What you will be doing:

• Establish Preventative Maintenance work plans for I/E equipment, both existing and new
• Work with I/E Supervisor, I/E Maintenance Specialist and I/E Technicians as needed to troubleshoot I/E issues for planning and scheduling repairs
• Actively participate in the work order Planning and Scheduling process, which includes morning and afternoon update meetings
• Assist the I/E Maintenance Specialist in managing the plant interlock matrices and interlock testing procedures and documentation
• Assist in maintaining I/E equipment files
• Develop specification sheets for instruments, old and new
• In the field, following up on I/E problems, immediate and longer term, and propose action plans for improvement
• Assist storeroom personnel by managing I/E spare equipment, inventory and off-site turnaround of repairs
• Actively implement and maintain a high standard for I/E installations and repairs
• Support and participate in all required plant HSSE initiatives
• Work with the I&E Maintenance Specialist as needed to oversee/supervise contract I/E crews as required
• Support capital activities by participating in design reviews and ensuring the maintainability of new projects

HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL (HSE) RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that all contractors doing work in the plant have the required HS&E safety training prior to performing maintenance work or repairs
• Submit any safety concerns/incidents electronically for review, investigation and resolution of risk
• Participate as needed on the safety audit team to monitor and improve safety within the plant

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Min 5+ years’ experience in I/E work in a chemical plant and/or refinery environment with proven expertise in planning and executing work. Must have instrumentation experience AND electrician experience and has worked as an I&E Technician and/or Planner
• Working knowledge of applicable I/E codes, installation requirements and troubleshooting techniques
• Basic knowledge of the DCS/PLC programming environment and what it takes to troubleshoot and solve control problems
• Transportation Worker’s Identification Credentials (TWIC)
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient using SAP as the CMMS platform
• NCCER in Instrument and Electrical is preferred