Operations Manager

Backed by an over 130-year history, Ecovyst has evolved into a platform of leading sulfur solutions united by a shared commitment to reliability, innovation, and performance. We have carefully cultivated our reputation as a premier provider of virgin sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid regeneration services, and sulfuric acid derivatives. We provide 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 electric vehicles and the ongoing expansion of data centers across the globe, and industrial applications including our customers’ production of nylon precursors, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, industrial and municipal water treatment, and refining and petrochemical processes.

• • Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services
• • Calabrian produces high-value sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, enabling us to serve a broader set of essential industries
• • Chem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes

What we offer:

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

Position Overview:

As a key member of the Chem32 plant leadership team in Orange, TX, manage the Production and Maintenance departments, meet production and asset reliability goals, and participate in the day-to-day operation of the plant.

What you will be doing:

• Provide the direction that enables Safety, Environmental, Production, and Maintenance goals to be met or exceeded by balancing these key priorities.
• Act as a driving force in the continuous improvement of the site’s SHE and manufacturing performance.
• Lead SO2 and derivative (sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, sodium thiosulfate) manufacturing activities in line with overall business strategy.
• Deliver EBITDA, budgeted production volumes, and quality requirements through strong leadership of the production and maintenance teams and their direct reports.
• Manage day-to-day operation of all units including scheduling of manpower, troubleshooting and repair of operating issues, determination of priorities, and setting operational direction.
• Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the mechanical and instrument/electrical maintenance functions for the plant.
• Provide long-term direction to the maintenance department and maintain an up-to-date plan for continuous improvement.
• Assist in ensuring equipment reliability by following good maintenance practices in repairs, inspections, and preventive/predictive maintenance, and by applying appropriate standards for new equipment installation.
• Responsible for the proper management of the Storeroom/Warehouse inventory and safe material handling procedures.
• Review product orders and schedules to determine appropriate production of products in priority.
• Develop, agree, and deliver capital programs, ensuring project priority, cost, and time scale align with business objectives.
• Submit and manage yearly departmental budgets for both production and maintenance; control operation and maintenance spending to meet budget and deliver fixed cost targets.
• Develop direct reports so production and maintenance teams have the capability to deliver required change; provide training, coaching, and counseling.
• Provide miscellaneous leadership such as rotating duty superintendent and supervisor safety meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• Competent in the use of Microsoft software and able to develop competency in additional applications as required.
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply all industry regulations.
• Must clearly demonstrate superior communication, interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact with key decision makers at all levels.
• Must be able to provide support as required for a manufacturing facility operating 24/7/365, including weekends and holidays; must be able to provide scheduled periodic and occasional on-call support.
• 10+ years’ experience in an industrial environment, with at least 3 years’ supervisory management experience in plant operations and/or maintenance.
• Working knowledge of maintenance and reliability practices, including preventive/predictive maintenance, CMMS, mechanical integrity, and turnaround planning.
• Experience relevant to sulfur derivatives (sulfuric acid, hydrogen sulfide, sodium hydrosulfide, sodium hydroxide processes) or related industry strongly preferred.