{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4bdfe43a474b0a4a92d4327d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4bdfe43a474b0a4a92d4327d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4bdfe43a474b0a4a92d4327d","title":"Process Optimization Engineer","description":"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.\nEcoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services\nCalabrian produces high-value sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, enabling us to serve a broader set of essential industries\nChem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes\n\nWhat we offer:\nCompetitive pay\nFull benefit package\n401k matching\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nPosition Overview:\nUnder the guidance of Process Optimization Manager, support the day-to-day production activities to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of the manufacturing process. Identify and execute process improvement initiatives. Track and optimize site asset utilization, production performance, and variable manufacturing costs. Perform engineering analysis to reduce waste and down time. Support plant HSE initiatives and incorporate process safety practices.\nWhat you will be doing:\nSupports all Operations and Logistics process optimization at Houston site.\nUtilizes process control knowledge to support plant automation/control systems projects and improvements, i.e., tuning and revising control narratives.\nApplies engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment or processes used in processing Sulfuric Acid and/or Treatment Services in regeneration sulfuric acid units and/or Logistics activities to meet customer requirements.\nUtilizes OSI PI software to provide advanced troubleshooting for plant problems and review unit performance improvements. Provides justification for projects and improvements through data analysis and Six Sigma methodologies.\nUtilizes process control knowledge to support plant automation/control systems projects and improvements, i.e., tuning and revising control narratives.\nResponsible for SUMO for the Site. (SUMO = Performance data that determines overall plant “well-being” with respect to plant rate and efficiency of process equipment.\nUtilizes technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations to create long-term improvements in the plants.\nCompletes small capital project scope development and execution of small projects (typically < $250k)\nDevelop plant skills and knowledge of the Regen sulfuric acid process to provide advanced technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and Project support functions.\nUtilize interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and actively involve Operations in projects and unit testing to drive improvement in plant performance.\nLead / Participate in Unit HAZOPS and follow-up action items as required to mitigate risks in the unit from the PHA.\nProvides advanced troubleshooting support to operations personnel in each unit and works closely with the Unit Teams and engineers to effectively troubleshoot plant-wide issues.\nProvides support during absence of Process Optimization Manager as needed.\nAct as a steward for maintaining excellent HSSE performance in the plant – fulfill the HSSE Leadership Expectations.\nUtilizes the MOC process when required for process improvement changes.\nWorks diligently to reduce variable expenditures of plant, such as natural gas & Caustic consumption.\nPerform required safety audits (My Check Five, GSWP, PSSR, etc.)\nReviews and discusses safety incident occurrences on the electronic incident database (Enablon) within the plant.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from a four-year college or university highly preferred, will consider all Engineering disciplines\n2 – 5 years of plant or manufacturing engineering experience. 2+ years of production engineering experience preferred.\nAbility to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Card.\nLeverage technical data to create various communications (email, presentation, executive summary, etc.) to support technical determinations used in critical decision making. Includes presenting proposals to leadership and upper management.\nParticipates in panel discussions and debates. Speaks extemporaneously on a variety of subjects to employees within the company.\nAbility to work some nights and weekends to support plant operating demands during abnormal situations, Turnaround activities and call-duty weeks.\n\n9/80 working schedule\nWork Location: In person","company":"Ecoservices","rawCompany":"ecoservices","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-24T08:00:43.834Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"},{"code":"324110","title":"Petroleum Refineries","slug":"petroleum-refineries"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Optimization Engineer","description":"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.\nEcoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services\nCalabrian produces high-value sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, enabling us to serve a broader set of essential industries\nChem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes\n\nWhat we offer:\nCompetitive pay\nFull benefit package\n401k matching\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nPosition Overview:\nUnder the guidance of Process Optimization Manager, support the day-to-day production activities to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of the manufacturing process. Identify and execute process improvement initiatives. Track and optimize site asset utilization, production performance, and variable manufacturing costs. Perform engineering analysis to reduce waste and down time. Support plant HSE initiatives and incorporate process safety practices.\nWhat you will be doing:\nSupports all Operations and Logistics process optimization at Houston site.\nUtilizes process control knowledge to support plant automation/control systems projects and improvements, i.e., tuning and revising control narratives.\nApplies engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment or processes used in processing Sulfuric Acid and/or Treatment Services in regeneration sulfuric acid units and/or Logistics activities to meet customer requirements.\nUtilizes OSI PI software to provide advanced troubleshooting for plant problems and review unit performance improvements. Provides justification for projects and improvements through data analysis and Six Sigma methodologies.\nUtilizes process control knowledge to support plant automation/control systems projects and improvements, i.e., tuning and revising control narratives.\nResponsible for SUMO for the Site. (SUMO = Performance data that determines overall plant “well-being” with respect to plant rate and efficiency of process equipment.\nUtilizes technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations to create long-term improvements in the plants.\nCompletes small capital project scope development and execution of small projects (typically < $250k)\nDevelop plant skills and knowledge of the Regen sulfuric acid process to provide advanced technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and Project support functions.\nUtilize interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with and actively involve Operations in projects and unit testing to drive improvement in plant performance.\nLead / Participate in Unit HAZOPS and follow-up action items as required to mitigate risks in the unit from the PHA.\nProvides advanced troubleshooting support to operations personnel in each unit and works closely with the Unit Teams and engineers to effectively troubleshoot plant-wide issues.\nProvides support during absence of Process Optimization Manager as needed.\nAct as a steward for maintaining excellent HSSE performance in the plant – fulfill the HSSE Leadership Expectations.\nUtilizes the MOC process when required for process improvement changes.\nWorks diligently to reduce variable expenditures of plant, such as natural gas & Caustic consumption.\nPerform required safety audits (My Check Five, GSWP, PSSR, etc.)\nReviews and discusses safety incident occurrences on the electronic incident database (Enablon) within the plant.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering from a four-year college or university highly preferred, will consider all Engineering disciplines\n2 – 5 years of plant or manufacturing engineering experience. 2+ years of production engineering experience preferred.\nAbility to obtain a Transportation Worker's Identification Card.\nLeverage technical data to create various communications (email, presentation, executive summary, etc.) to support technical determinations used in critical decision making. 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