Catalyst Technician (Entry Level)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• •Possession of a valid TWIC
• •Possession of a valid Driver's License
• •Clean Background Check
• •Ability to pass a drug screen (breath, urine, follicle)
• •Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• •Must be able to occasionally lift more than 51 pounds
• •Must be able to work in confined spaces
• •Must be able to work at heights
• •Must be able to climb ladders and stairways
• •Must be able to work off platforms
• •Must be able to move about on hands and feet
• •Must be able to bend body downward and forward
• •Must be able to bend leg and spine
• •Must be able to see and distinguish colors
• •Must be able to visually distinguish shapes and patterns
• •Must be able to accurately sense distances (depth perception)
• •Must be able to accurately see objects and detect motion
• •Must have wide angles (peripheral vision)
• •Must be able to see and distinguish shapes and patterns
• •Must be able to accurately sense distances (depth perception)
• •Must be able to accurately see objects and detect motion and wide angles (peripheral vision)
• •Must possess foot agility and dexterity
• •Must be able to grasp, grip and/or apply pressure to an object
• •Must be able to lift, raise or lower objects in a vertical direction
• •Must be able to move objects backwards, forward, in or out in a horizontal direction
• •Must be able to pull, exert a steady backward, downward, upward or outward force against an object
• •Must be able to reach, extend the hand (s) and/or arm(s) in any direction
• •Must be able to see, read, write and understand communication including directions, instructions and warning signs
• •Must be able to hear or otherwise sense alarms or warning
• •Must be able to take appropriate action
• •Must be able to maintain equilibrium to prevent falling
• •Must be able to sense physical attributes such as size, shape, temperature, texture or sharpness of an object by touching
• •Must be able to operate pedals, foot controls, kick bars and other similar tasks that require foot or toe motion
• •Must be able to wear protecting hearing equipment
• •Must be able to use a respirator
• •Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test (PFT)
• •Must be able to be fit tested for the various respirators used
• •Must be able to maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions
• •Must be able to verbally communicate alarms or warnings clearly, concisely, loudly and quickly
• •Must be able to attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client
• •Must be able to work in immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) confined space entry conditions
• •Must be able to operate and maintain all company owned or rented vehicles in a professional manner
• •Must be able to maintain a clean environment
• •Must be able to report unusual findings in vessel such as fused catalyst or hot spots, etc. to Supervisor
• •Must be able to unload and load tubular vessels
• •Must be able to adhere to all Quality Assurance and Quality Control requirements
• •Must be able to load catalyst bed
• •Must be able to assist with the cleaning and correct loading of equipment and trailers
• •Must be able to support the Supervisors by keeping work areas clear and free of obstructions
• •Must be able to learn the proper function and usage of the Life Support equipment and its safety factors
• •Must be able to wear the Life Support equipment on non-inert confined space entries
• •Must be able to gain experience on its usage and safety for future growth and advancement
• •Must be able to operate the retrieval devised and multi-gas portable detectors
• •Must be able to monitor the surrounding and dangers associated with entering confined spaces
• •Must be able to follow all Company Quality Control/Quality Assurance procedures and processes
• •Must be able to possess skills necessary to perform confined space entries (non-inert)
• •Must be able to pass all required drug/alcohol testing and background requirements
• •Must be able to work in a petrochemical / refinery environment
• •Must be able to work in cold working conditions during winter months
• •Must be able to work in hot working conditions during the summer months
• •Must be able to work in an emergency situation
• •Must be able to work in an environment where exposure to hazardous chemicals may occur
• •Must be able to work in a project- based position
• •Must be able to work variable/ project dependent days and hours
• •Must be able to work over-time work
• •Must be able to travel throughout U.S.
• •Must be able to make overnight stay for extended periods of time
• •Must be able to work in client facilities
• •Must be able to perform work toward its projects' goal of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Service
• •Must be able to maximize the quality of the Company
• •Must be able to maintain the specified expectations of the client
• •Must be able to ensure safe working environment
• •Must be able to conduct all Company business in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• •Must be able to maintain professionalism throughout all business dealings, both internally and externally
• •Must be able to perform critical reactor and tower maintenance services to refineries and petrochemical facilities nationwide
• •Must be able to be trained on the job and in the classroom
• •Must be able to have a successful career at Cat-Spec, Ltd.

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience in the petrochemical / refinery industry
• •First Aid and CPR trained