Ecovyst Inc. Looking for Maintenance Technician Full Time

Energized by an over 200-year history as part of PQ Corporation – our company is now simpler, stronger, leaner, nimbler – and solidly positioned for growth. Ecovyst is a pure-play catalyst and services company. As catalysts for positive change, our technologies play a critical role in supporting ecological health, and propelling expansion and growth for our customers.

Our long history of innovation expertise and close customer collaboration supports the development of proprietary catalysts and services across our two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Catalyst Technologies

• Ecoservices provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, water treatment, and agricultural products.
• Catalyst Technologies business is a leader in engineering proprietary and customized technologies for cleaner fuels, emissions control and waste reduction

At Ecovyst, we are prioritizing and accelerating our growing and greening initiatives, and are putting sustainability for a safer, cleaner, healthier world at the forefront of our forward strategy. At Ecovyst, we are ready for change.

Ø Perform a variety of trade functions including, but not limited to mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, pipefitting, welding, steam/hot water systems, rotating equipment, burner and ignition systems, liquid and dry handling equipment, and minor electrical and instrumentation.

Ø Repair, install and maintain all plant equipment, buildings, utilities and services utilizing the skills noted above.

Ø Troubleshoot equipment problems and make necessary repairs. Also assist operations personnel in troubleshooting process problems.

Ø Perform preventative maintenance tasks required for plant equipment.

Ø Assist in determining causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve plant reliability.

Ø Participate in the development of maintenance department safe job procedures.

Ø Assume on call duties according to the planned rotation.

Ø Participate in shift turnover briefings.

Ø Interact with contractor activities within the unit.

Ø Assist in executing capital project work as directed by the unit and/or project manager.

Ø Make recommendations for spare parts inventory. Including new items and min/max of existing parts. Maintain designated critical spare parts inventory that is not kept by the storeroom.

Ø Upon completion of repairs, removes tools and other work related items from the plant. Maintain the maintenance shop area in a clean and safe manner.

Ø Actively participate in established health, safety, environmental and quality programs/processes.

Ø Conduct all tasks associated with this position in a safe and efficient manner.

Ø Perform other duties as instructed to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the unit including job assignments in other classifications.

‘Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent, technical or advanced schooling preferred, computer experience highly desirable.

• At least 5 years of industrial mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate skills in the area of repair, installation and maintenance of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, pipefitting, welding, steam/hot water systems, rotating equipment, burner and ignition systems, liquid and dry handling equipment, and minor electrical and instrumentation.
• Experience with instrumentation and PLC’s beneficial.
• Ability to provide maintenance coverage on a call in basis according to a planned rotation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact within various levels of the organization.