Catalyst Handling Technician — Turnarounds & Safety

Colonial Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Catalyst Technician to support refinery, petrochemical and industrial processing units in Houston. The role involves installation, handling, screening, loading, unloading, and maintenance of catalyst materials in challenging environments, with strict adherence to safety procedures.

Candidate will operate vacuum systems, conveyors, forklifts, and loading equipment, perform confined space entry, and keep accurate safety logs.

Qualifications

• Experience in catalyst handling, industrial maintenance, refinery, petrochemical, or construction environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required safety certifications.
• Flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Valid driver''s license and acceptable driving record.
• OSHA safety training.

Responsibilities

• Install, unload, load, screen, and remove catalyst materials from reactors, vessels, and processing equipment.
• Operate vacuum systems, pneumatic conveyors, forklifts, and loading equipment.
• Perform confined space entry work under established safety procedures.
• Follow LOTO, fall protection, respiratory protection, and other safety protocols.
• Travel to customer locations and project sites as required.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and safety records.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Work in turnaround, outage, shutdown, and maintenance environments.
• Participate in safety meetings and job hazard analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety commitment

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Instruction following

Education

OSHA safety training

NCCER or other industrial certifications

Tools

Forklift certification

Aerial lift certification

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Catalyst Technician to support refinery, petrochemical and industrial processing units in Houston. The role involves installation, handling, screening, loading, unloading, and maintenance of catalyst materials in challenging environments, with strict adherence to safety procedures.

Candidate will operate vacuum systems, conveyors, forklifts, and loading equipment, perform confined space entry, and keep accurate safety logs.