Production Engineer at Ecoservices – 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 have to offer:

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

Position Overview:

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.

What you will be doing:

• 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).

Required Qualifications:

• 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. SAP experience a plus.
• Required to have Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).