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Catalyst Changers - Vessel Entry Technician

@ Stronghold Specialty, Ltd

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Overview

Stronghold Specialty, through Catalyst Changers Inc., is hiring Vessel Entry Technicians for seasonal, project-based catalyst change-out and vessel maintenance work at refineries and petrochemical facilities. The role involves confined space entry in inert atmospheres, repairing vessel internals, and shop duties, with 10-12 hour shifts including nights, weekends and out-of-town travel.

Responsibilities:

  • Enter vessels and towers to perform catalyst change-out
  • Repair and remove vessel internals such as trays and screens
  • Complete and submit inspection reports and timesheets daily
  • Take part in health and safety meetings and hazard assessments
  • Clean and unpack equipment, respirators and vehicles between jobs

Requirements summary:

  • Class 5 driver's licence with clean abstract
  • Industrial safety experience
  • Ability to enter confined spaces and wear respirator and helmet
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
  • Willingness to work 10-12 hour shifts including nights and weekends

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Employer posting date
2025-10-17
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
SeasonalYes
Travelground: moderate
Work settingPlant or factory, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsDrug and alcohol screen
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol, driving record

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Stronghold Specialty, Ltd

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Stronghold Companies provide the safest, leanest, most efficient, quality solutions for the industries we serve.

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As part of the Quanta Services Family of Companies (NYSE: PWR) - Stronghold provides the safest, leanest, most efficient, quality solutions for the refinery, petrochemical and midstream industries. Stronghold distinguishes itself by investing in and utilizing the highest skilled, cross-trained craftsmen and state of the art equipment which provides significant cost synergies and productivity to our partners.

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As part of the Quanta Services Family of Companies (NYSE: PWR) - Stronghold provides the safest, leanest, most efficient, quality solutions for the refinery, petrochemical and midstream industries. Stronghold distinguishes itself by investing in and utilizing the highest skilled, cross-trained craftsmen and state of the art equipment which provides significant cost synergies and productivity to our partners.

FieldValue
IndustryOil and Gas
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersLa Porte, Texas
Organization typePublic Company
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Job description

Overview

Catalyst Changers Inc. a Stronghold Company is looking for Vessel Entry Technicians to join our family. We are an industry leader in catalyst handling services, with expertise in the refining and petrochemicals sector. With a strong safety culture and pioneering ethos, Catalyst Changers has a reputation of having the best catalyst craftsmen in Canada.

The Vessel Entry Technician will perform critical vessel and tower maintenance services to refineries and petrochemical facilities. Assignments are closely supervised and designed to further develop employee job knowledge and abilities. We want this to be more than just a job - we want to give you all the tools to have a successful career at Catalyst Changers Inc. This position is considered seasonal due to the project based nature of the job.

The position of the Vessel Entry Technician is responsible for day-to-day activities performed in client facilities; both inert and non-inert confined space entry atmosphere and to perform work toward its projects’ goal of Safety, Quality, Productivity and Service. The Vessel Entry Technician will conduct all Company business in accordance with Company policies and procedures and maintain professionalism throughout all business dealings, both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority
  • Adhere to all applicable company, customer and legislative codes, regulations, practices, and procedures.
  • Promote a positive safety culture through company values.
  • Perform confined space entries and completing labour work under a specialized respirator and helmet within inert atmospheres
  • Entering vessels to complete catalyst change out services
  • Removing and repairing vessel internals such as trays and screen
  • Complete all required paperwork/documentation (inspection reports, timesheets, etc.) accurately and submit to appropriate personnel daily.
  • Actively participate in health and safety meetings, safety communication, planning, and hazard assessments.
  • Work as part of a team with Clients, Co-workers & Supervisors.

Occasional duties in the shop include:

  • Unpacking the equipment coming back from a job.
  • Working on cleaning respirators and helmets that come back from a job.
  • Cleaning vehicles that come back from a job.
  • Surveying rescue/tool/consumable boxes and replacing items for the next job.

Catalyst Changers Inc is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualifications

  • Minimum class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
  • Exceptional customer service and communication skills
  • Safety-focused attitude with experience working in an industrial setting
  • Possesses cleanliness and organizational skills
  • Must be in good health and physical condition to perform duties assigned
  • Must have the ability to enter confined spaces and wear a respirator and breathing air helmet
  • Must have the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Willing and able to travel for extended periods and the ability to work 10-12-hour shifts (including nights, weekends and out of town)
  • Ability to access Client sites which may require clearance of a drug and alcohol screen

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