Operations Supervisor

Backed by an over 130-year history, Ecovyst has evolved into a platform of leading sulfur solutions united by a shared commitment to reliability, innovation, and performance. We have carefully cultivated our reputation as a premier provider of virgin sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid regeneration services, and sulfuric acid derivatives. We provide specialty grade high-purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of electric vehicles and the ongoing expansion of data centers across the globe, and industrial applications including our customers' production of nylon precursors, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, industrial and municipal water treatment, and refining and petrochemical processes.

• Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services
• Calabrian produces high-value sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, enabling us to serve a broader set of essential industries
• Chem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview:

Calabrian in Timmins, ON is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to join their team!

What you will be doing:

• Lead, develop skills and provide direction to a team of skilled Operating Engineers
• Supervise, drive accountability and maintain a positive work environment for direct and indirect reports and area supporting groups.
• Ensure equipment is made available to be maintained and/or inspected to enable effective use of resources and delivery business objectives.
• Assures that operations personnel timely, thoroughly complete and issue operational logs and all prescribed documentation
• Issue, audit and assure personnel observe and deliver requirements defined and stablished on night notes.
• Enable and support execution of the asset Mechanical Integrity program.
• Provides support and personnel for participation in the delivery of Process Safety programs (e.g., PHA, MOC, SOP reviews, Job safety analysis, drawings updates and others).
• Responsible for providing day to day operational leadership to ensure that the facility is operated in a safe, reliable and efficient manner in compliance with all regulatory and corporate standards and programs.
• Drives the development of operational Team and procedures to operate the asset, makes recommendations for development or modification of current procedures.
• Assures all “Standard Operating Procedures” are accurate while considering safety aspects involved and write new SOP's as necessary
• Assures proposed modifications to procedures and/or practices by personnel are evaluated and implemented when applicable.
• Supervise and develop department employees by providing training, coaching and counseling through routine assignments.
• Assures the Operations department complies with Process Safety Management System.
• Responsible to keep the operations department standards and priorities ensuring uniform adherence across all shifts, emphasizing thorough communication.
• Assure incident and hazard Identification reporting occurs in a timely manner. and
• Support and provide resources when conducting incident investigations and “Root Cause Analysis” of equipment failures and in implementing changes to reduce them and prevent recurrence.
• Perform assessments and expeditiously resolve asset limitations and optimization by reviewing process data, engaging site personnel and cross business Subject Matter Experts.
• Assist with resolving reliability issues, including regular participation on teams.
• Ensure all activities under direct supervision of this position are carried out in full compliance with applicable safety and environmental laws and regulations.
• Conduct or participate in investigations of all safety, environmental, and procedure incidents in a timely manner, in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Consult with vendors to obtain product or service information, (such as price, availability, and delivery schedules).
• Other duties may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• 2nd Class Operating Engineer (preferred), 3rd class may be accepted
• Post-Secondary education in maintenance preferred
• 3+ years' experience in an industrial environment
• 3 years' supervisory experience in plant operations (preferred)
• Knowledge on preventative maintenance and related software
• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Proven communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to maintain accurate written records and documentation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Strongly prefer experience relevant to sulfur derivatives such as sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, sulfonation processes, Closed processes, and related industry such as chemical manufacturing, mining, water treatment, etc.
• Position is subject to 24-hour call out. Must be able to provide support as required for a manufacturing facility operating 24/7/365, including weekends; must be able to provide scheduled periodic on-call support.

Technical skills

• Competent in the use of Microsoft and Adobe software and the ability to develop competency in the use of additional software applications as may be required.
• Ability to correctly interpret and apply SHE laws and industry regulations
• Understanding of root cause analysis and investigative processes

Behavioural skills

• Business partner - Contributes to corporate success through the completion of projects
• Influence - Effectively develops relationships that build rapport, gain support and motivate others to adopt initiatives impacting multiple organizations.
• Time management - Must be able to prioritize, develop timelines, set milestones and manage multiple changing priorities
• Maintains grace under pressure and effectively manages conflict.