Analyzer Maintenance Technician

NOVA Chemicals; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NOVA Chemicals as an Analyzer Maintenance Technician at the Geismar site, where you'll provide essential maintenance support. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability of analytical equipment in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Ideal candidates possess a technical diploma and several years in a maintenance role, demonstrating both mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety.

Benefits

Flexible benefits programs

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related experience in refining/petrochemical maintenance.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine analyzer maintenance for various platforms.
• Record PM Documentation and equipment repair reports.
• Support Routine Maintenance and Planned & Unplanned outages.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Excellent communication

Education

Associate Degree or equivalent Technical Diploma/Certificate

Tools

SAP

Siemens Maxum II Gas Chromatographs

ABB Caldos

Ametek Thermox WDG IV/V

Job description

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Job ID : 3475

Closing Date : 06/15/2025

This position could be located in the following location(s): Geismar, LA (USA)

Who We Are:

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry. Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow.

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We are seeking a talented Analyzer Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. You will enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment. Through our commitment to Responsible Care, we take pride in our focus on safety and responsibility.

As a member of our Routine Maintenance Team at the Geismar site, you will be responsible for providing day-today maintenance support in all process areas of the plant. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing Preventative/Reactive maintenance of all Analytical equipment throughout the facility in a safe effective manner to support plant operations.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Perform preventative and routine analyzer maintenance for various platforms and technologies.
• Proactively identify analyzer issues through troubleshooting and daily preventative maintenance activities.
• Record PM Documentation and equipment repair reports.
• Keep track of Validation/Calibration gas bottle inventory.
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks assigned in a timely, safe, and accurate manner along with overcoming barriers and engaging others when required.
• Interface with Vendors and Technical Representatives to support projects and facilitate repairs.
• Assist with development of procedures for the maintenance and reliability of analyzer equipment.
• Support Routine Maintenance, Planned & Unplanned outages, Capital Projects & Turnarounds.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplined team environment.

What We Are Looking For:

• The preferred successful candidate will have an Associate Degree or equivalent Technical Diploma/Certificate and 3-5 years of related experience in a refining/petrochemical facility maintenance environment.
• Participation in available cross training with Instrument Technicians to develop skills to continually support plant Operations.
• Attend and participate in Daily Safety meetings along with meeting site specific safety goals & objectives.
• Strong commitment to Responsible Care Principles through excellence in occupational safety, process safety, and environmental stewardship.
• A candidate that demonstrates a strong mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with Maintenance, Operations and Engineering Teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, provide recommendations, and implement short- and long-term solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplined Operations, Engineering, Trades, and Planning teams.
• Experience with SAP inputting work order history, closing notifications, and inputting time for daily work activities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently or in a team setting.
• Familiarity with OSHA PSM Standards.
• Experience with Siemens Maxum II Gas Chromatographs including Siemens Gas Chromatograph Portal.
• Experience with ABB Caldos and/or Multiwave Continuous Analyzers.
• Experience with Ametek Thermox WDG IV/V and other stack gas measurement technologies (e.g. TDLS).

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• Relocation will be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role requires up to 10% travel
• This is a 10-hour day, Monday to Thursday schedule
• Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Positions will include some lifting and climbing of ladders within various levels of the units
• Overtime and callouts are a requirement of the role due to the 24 hour per day plant operation
• In order to fulfil the duties of this role, the successful candidate will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment. Candidate must successfully pass a fit test and be physically able to wear a respirator
• The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

Check Us Out Online:

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• Follow us on LinkedIn and Glassdoor for job updates.
• Read more on our Responsible Care and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing and Oil and Gas

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