Maintenance Engineer

Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges.

Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.

• Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses.
• Advanced Materials and Catalyst Technologies specializes in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.

What we offer:

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

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the plant's equipment operates safely, at the highest capacity, with the highest possible on-stream time, for the lowest long-term cost of ownership. The Maintenance Engineer will also manage projects, guide and instruct maintenance technicians, coordinate contractors, and plan/coordinate daily maintenance activities to meet production goals.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures relating to Process safety and Mechanical Integrity Program (MI) (60% of the time).
• To monitor, manage and support process control and instrumented safety technology within the plant (40% of the time).
• Serve as first point of contact for DCS and PLC interlock/control issues.
• Ensure PSM/RMP requirements are met for the Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) at Baytown. Including but not limited to testing and procedures.
• Support PHA process through implementation of application solutions to indicate known risks.
• Support the Process Information (PI) system to ensure environmental compliance records are maintained.
• Lead, execute, maintain, and improve Reliability programs, e.g., lubrication, vibration Respond to equipment failures and participate in planning and execution of repairs.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analyses equipment failures according to Eco Services' guidelines.
• Be custodian for the mechanical Preventative Maintenance program.
• Actively participate in plant's HSE activities and training.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience. Mechanical engineering preferred.
• 3-5 + years of relevant maintenance and reliability experience, preferably in chemical, petrochemical, or refinery production plants with emphasis on planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities.
• Strong knowledge of applicable HSE procedures/practices such as Permit to Work, Energy Isolation, Respiratory Protection, PPE, Emergency Response
• PM planning and execution.
• API, ASME, ANSI Codes and Standards
• Formal Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) training/certification
• SAP experience
• Strong knowledge of applicable HSE procedures/practices such as Permit to Work, Energy Isolation, Respiratory Protection, PPE, Emergency Response
• Proven analytical troubleshooting/problem-solving skills; able to apply them to assess and improve equipment reliability.
• Strong, clear, and concise communication (written and verbal).
• Competent computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office programs and databases.
• Team player able to build productive and positive working relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Works well under pressure - ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results.
• Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)