Catalyst Support Technician

Description

• Assists in the operation of equipment or power tools as directed and in accordance with an established company, customer plant safety rules, and the required regional legislation.
• Vacuum catalyst or other materials, spread and load catalyst or other materials. Shovel catalyst or material to the outside of the reactor.
• Dismantle and/or Install various reactor hardware items.
• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company, customer, and pertinent government legislation.
• Set up and dismantle all unloading and reloading equipment. Set up, utilize, and dismantle screeners, drum dumpers, airlocks, dust collectors, cooling/refrigeration units, and various other major components.
• Assist in the inspection of equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area prior to starting any job. Informs supervisor of deficiencies, which may cause accidents, injuries, or lost productivity.
• Develops an advanced working knowledge of all equipment that is utilized in performing assigned duties.
• Promotes safety through own actions and work habits. Reports all incidents, accidents, and near misses, involving self, company vehicles, or other job personnel to supervisor immediately.
• Wears the personnel protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, and work permits. Also wears additional protective equipment specified by the supervisor or customer safety department.
• Reports to work on scheduled time. If unable to show up for assigned work, notifies supervisor no less than two (2) hours in advance of the scheduled time.
• Take samples of catalysts or other materials.
• Promotes the company’s business by conducting work assignments with a positive attitude and professional safe manner.
• Inspects PPE, equipment, hoses, connections, pumps, and general work area prior to starting any job. Corrects or advises immediate supervisor to correct deficiencies that may cause accidents, injuries, lost productivity, or which are inconsistent with the work order or customer’s requirements.
• Completes all paperwork associated with the work performed.
• Performs Hazard Recognition Awareness to remove or identify for removal of all hazards from the workplace.
• Clean/wipe/wash/scrape relevant areas of the reactor or other enclosure.
• Perform work in enclosed (confined) space, if project/ evaluation requires.
• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed. Assists in maintaining a safe, clean workplace, change room, locker area, and customer’s plant.
• Assist in the removal or replacement of all items from or into the reactor.
• Perform various degrees of maintenance on all equipment with direct and indirect supervision.
• Provide ground support during any USA Debusk fieldwork.

Requirements

• Physically capable of performing all duties and responsibilities assigned. Specifically, lift 50 pounds.
• Pass 3rd Party Consortium Alcohol, Drug, and Hair Follicle Testing for controlled substances.
• Understand and follows verbal and written instructions.
• Basic communication skills.
• Physically capable of climbing ladders and scaffolds (vertical and inclined) to heights in excess of 10’ ft.
• Acceptable MVR and valid driver’s license if authorized to operate company vehicles and motorized equipment including forklifts, etc.
• TWIC card or be able to obtain one.
• 1 year in the petrochemical industry, 5 years in catalyst work preferred.
• Physically capable of wearing personal protective equipment. PPE to be used includes hard hat, gloves, mono goggles, safety glasses, double & single hearing protection, Fire Retardant Clothing, full face respirator, life support helmet, and equipment for inert entries, etc.
• Capable of working in and around oxygen-deficient atmospheres, such as IDLH atmospheres.
• Minimum of 1 year, within the industrial cleaning industry.
• Obtain medical clearance this includes successful completion of annual Full Respirator Clearance, Pulmonary Function Testing, Physical Fitness Evaluations, Biological Screening if required, Urinalysis Screening, Audiometric
• High school diploma or equivalent desired, about to complete new hire paperwork, pass safety training courses including CPR/First Aid/ Emergency O2/AED/CS Rescue, and acceptable job performance evaluations.
• Basic mechanical ability and knowledge of associated tools.
• Physically capable to drive vehicles with the appropriate license.
• Physically capable to perform and assist during emergency rescues.
• Physically capable of working outdoors (heat, cold, humidity, etc.)
• Physically capable of climbing, balance, bend/stoop, and kneel continuously.
• Basic safety training skills.
• Physically capable of frequently crouch, push/pull, squat, and work above the shoulders during the performance of the daily job routine.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Sustained physical effort, climbing, wearing supplied air and air-purifying respirators, exposure to dust, outdoor work, and 12–14-hour shifts days or nights.
• Physically & emotionally capable to work in confined spaces.
• Physically capable to enter confined spaces with manways 20-56” inch diameter clearances.
• Physically capable to stand and/or walk continuously for long periods of time if necessary.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance