Catalyst Handling Inert technician Level 1

Catalyst Handling Resources; Griffith (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Handling Resources in Griffith, IN seeks a Catalyst Technician level I to safely remove catalyst from reactors, with >75% travel. Entry may be under inert conditions, performing multi-bed reactor tasks and manway access.

Strong emphasis on safety, QA/QC, and following CHR procedures. The role requires inert entry certification, DOT/TPA-style compliance, and a willingness to work in challenging environments across multiple reactor types.

Qualifications

• 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 in protective gear
• Able to work in a team and safety-conscious
• Leader, able to instruct clearly and effectively

Responsibilities

• Undertakes task for catalyst change-out on fixed bed reactors, tubular reactors or reformers
• Set up equipment; rig vacuum pipe and other items to reactor
• Remove catalyst from multi-bed reactors and operate unloading cyclone
• Inspect vessel for cleanliness and dust-free condition
• Ensure equipment and procedures follow CHR standards
• Inspect loading and unloading equipment and ensure proper setup
• Communicate progress and advise on issues to Supervisor

Skills

Reactor knowledge

Inert entry procedures

Confined space safety

Team leadership

Mechanical tasks

QA/QC

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Griffith, IN 46319

Travel 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
• 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 methodicallyAble to work in a team
• Productivity focused and solutions driven

Experience:

• 5 years as inert confined space catalyst handling technician