Catalyst Handling Inert technician Level 1

Job DetailsJob Location: Saint Amant, LA 70774Travel Percentage: Greater than 75%The role of the Catalyst Technician level I is to safely and efficiently remove catalyst from reactors, using gravity unload, or vessel entry and vacuum technology. Entry can be under inert (IDLH) conditions. The Catalyst Technician level I can safely and efficiently remove catalyst from multi bed reactors and remove manways to obtain access to below beds.

Undertakes the key aspects of catalyst change-out processes for fixed bed reactors, tubular reactors or reformers following all CHR confined space and inert entry procedures
Competent and able to perform all required tasks for multi-bed reactors under inert and normal atmosphere  
Proven competency to set up equipment, including safe rigging-up and securing vacuum pipe, vacuum hose, umbillicals and other items to the reactor.  
Communicate progress and is able to proactively spot issues inside reactor and to recommend solutions to Supervisor. 
Competent to correctly remove catalyst from multi bed reactors, tubular reactors or reformers, operate unloading cyclone, operate screening equipment, package catalyst
Competent in QAQC role 
Conduct most mechanical activities inside the reactor
Inspect the vessel and confirm it is clean and dust free
Competent in loading catalyst in various reactor types, including single/multibed reactors, tubular reactors and reformers and re-install hardware
Competently inspects loading and unloading equipment and ensure equipment set up and use follows CHR procedures
 

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

Inert entry certification
Current negative hair follicle test
TWIC-card
Good background score to be able to enter all client facilities
DOT Physical
First Aid and CPR
Confined space entry certification
Plant required course and certifications
Respirator fittest
All refinery required courses and certificates
Rigger basic or advanced
Basic fitter

Preferred:

Current and valid driver license
Forklift certificate
Intermediate rigger (NCCER)
Basic mechanical (NCCER)
Controlled bolting training certificate
Dense loading training and certification
High Angle Rescue certification
CHR Console Operator certificate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of reactors and internals
CHR and client Confined space and inert entry procedures
Complete knowledge of reactors and internals
Catalyst screen operations
Mechanical skills for CHR tasks
Sized to be able to fit through manways
Fit enough to do physical activities for four hours inside confined space while in a chemical ty-vek suit and wearing a helmet for air supply
Fit for work / physically able to fit through 20' manways and work inside confined space for sustainable period of time in protective clothing and helmet
Able to work methodically and able to work in a team
Safety conscious 
Leader, able to instruct clearly and effectively
Use video recording devices and show client live loading in progress
Able to work safely and methodically
Able to work in a team
Productivity focused and solutions driven

Experience:

5 years as inert confined space catalyst handling technician