Unit Manager (Treatment Services)

Unit Manager (Treatment Services) Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement 401(k) matching Benefits from day one Qualifications Plant management Computer operation TWIC Card Chemical Engineering Operations management 5 years Bachelor of Science Engineering Basic math Microsoft Office Supervising experience Bachelor's degree Quality control operations Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering Quality standards in production SAP ERP Senior level Leadership Communication skills Chemical engineering LOTO Full Job Description 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:

The Unit Manager (Treatment Services) is responsible for planning, organizing, establishing guidelines and controls, and directing the activities of the Treatment Services Unit. We are not offering relocation or visa sponsorship for this role at this time. We are not working with agencies on this role at this time.

What you will be doing:

Accountable to set normal operating limits within area of responsibility and ensure area/unit operates within these limits. Directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company products. Responds to electronic inquires/memo regarding unit operations/maintenance/safety concerns on computer systems. Reviews operations logs to obtain operational overview regarding previous shift operational status, maintenance requirements, and safety issues/concerns. Review previous night shift work orders electronically through the SAP computer system. Confers with maintenance supervisor to prioritize and coordinate resolutions to maintenance issues. Secures confined space entry on vessels using proper lockout procedures and environmental testing for oxygen and lower explosive limits. Confers with management personnel to establish production and quality control standards. Utilizes knowledge of equipment and machine capabilities to develop action plan to increase the reliability of the unit. Monitor safety performance and housekeeping within the unit daily. Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Coordinates tank outage itinerary with appropriate personnel to ensure delivery of appropriate equipment/materials and utilization of human resources to effectively resolve or prevent equipment failure thus improving performance of unit. Maintains rapport with unit personnel daily through direct communication regarding operational, maintenance, or safety issues. Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment per job task specification or specified plant location. Performs other duties as designated by operations manager.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in chemical engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience. Min of 5 plus years sulfuric acid plant or continuous chemical plant experience. Min of 2 plus years in a leadership role Must have strong leadership, people, and supervisory/management skills Must have working knowledge of Production related activities. Must be able to troubleshoot concerns and problems in the Production/Operations Department (basic engineering principles). Must know basic math Advanced computer skills (e.g., MS Office and SAP) Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills. Must have a TWIC card.