Catalyst Handling Technician Level 2

Job DetailsJob Location: Saint Amant, LA 70774Travel Percentage: Greater than 75%The role of the Catalyst Technician level 2 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 2 can safely and efficiently remove catalyst from single bed reactors and conduct basic mechanical activities inside the vessel.

Under supervision, demonstrate ability to correctly remove catalyst from single bed reactors, tubular reactors or reformers, following all CHR confined space and inert entry procedures 
Under supervision, 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 identify possible issues and work with Top Supervisor on solutions
Competent in use of vacuum or gravity dump to transfer catalyst from within vessel, in normal and inert conditions
Able to conduct basic mechanical activities inside the reactor
Under supervision, load single/multibed reactors, tubular reactors and reformers, re-install tray sections and hardware
Under supervision, operate an unloading cyclone, use screening equipment and package catalyst

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

Desired:

Forklift certificate
Current and valid driver license
Bolt-up/Torquing basic (HSCA)
Basic NCCER Rigger certificate
Controlled bolting training certificate
CHR vacuum certificate
Current and valid driver license
Forklift

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Some knowledge of reactors and internals
Knows CHR and client Confined space and inert entry procedures
Some mechanical skills (basic tasks)
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
Communicate clearly in English
Use video recording devices
Work safely and methodically
Work well in a team

Experience:

2 years as entry level technician (CHT-3) and conducted confined space entries in normal atmosphere.