Analyzer Maintenance Technician Team Lead Job

The Arkema Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Analyzer Maintenance Technician Team Lead to oversee a dedicated team of technicians. This dynamic role involves ensuring optimal maintenance practices for analyzer equipment, fostering team development, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in analyzer maintenance, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and sustainability, where your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge materials and solutions for a better future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of field maintenance experience with analyzers.
• Technical degree or certifications in analyzer/instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Analyzer Technicians in maintenance duties.
• Perform troubleshooting, repairs, and installations for analyzers.

Skills

Field maintenance experience with analyzers

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Learning and development skills

Interpreting electrical diagrams/schematics

Knowledge of industrial instrumentation

Education

High school diploma

Analyzer/Instrument technical degree / Certifications

Tools

CEMS and HRVOC environmental analyzers

Gas chromatograph

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Analyzer Maintenance Technician Team Lead Job

Location:

Clear Lake, TX, United States

Employment Type: Regular

Category: Maintenance

Posting Date: Jan 28, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

This position is in the Maintenance Department and reports directly to the IE & A Maintenance Manager.

The Analyzer Team Lead will supervise and assist the in-house and contractor Analyzer Technicians and interface with the appropriate manufacturing groups to ensure the highest level of safety, productivity, work quality, and reliability for all maintenance and project-related work at Arkema CLAK.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the daily activities of the Analyzer Technicians; ensure all maintenance duties and PMs are completed timely, accurately, and in accordance with all defined policies and procedures. - 20%
• Oversee and perform troubleshooting, repairs, calibration, and new installation tasks for analyzer-related work assigned according to daily/weekly maintenance schedule. - 15%
• As a working team lead, perform the day-to-day duties and responsibilities of an analyzer maintenance technician as necessary to ensure optimum staffing. - 15%
• Ensure daily validations and cylinder gas audits on CEMS and HRVOC environmental analyzers are performed in accordance with state environmental rules and regulations. Maintain equipment records and update drawings as necessary. - 15%
• Establish effective preventative and predictive monitoring and maintenance techniques to identify and define abnormal operating conditions. Shall maintain documentation for all failed calibrations and actions taken to correct issues. - 10%
• Assist with the development of analyzer technicians, including training, progression plans, and providing contractor oversight. - 15%

Other Duties as Assigned (10%):

• Ensure repair reports are properly documented and filed in the appropriate location.
• Interface with the reliability department as necessary to support improvement items.
• Attend meetings (safety, maintenance planning, reliability, contractor management, and production)
• Provide weekly updates on jobs lasting more than one week
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis and Incident Investigations
• Evaluate analyzer problems when they arise and find effective solutions
• Attend monthly meetings with the operations and analyzer groups to discuss job priority.

The duties of this position are conducted with the following considerations:

• Changing production requirements - quality, quantity, customer needs, and logistics
• Equipment capabilities
• Follow and adhere to the maintenance work process and repair procedures
• Must adhere to the Arkema Electrical Safe Work Practices Policy and Guidelines for the CLO site
• Must be available to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and after hours
• Perform elevated work on scaffolding and aerial lifts (JLG, scissor lifts)
• Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
• Participates in HES activities provided by site management and Arkema Inc. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
• Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident, or injury incidents.
• Understands and Supports the Clear Lake Facility Acrylic Monomers HSE2Q Commitment
• For physical demands please refer to the job demand form for this position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIRED

Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 8+ years field maintenance experience with analyzers

Education and Area of Focus

• High school diploma
• Analyzer/Instrument technical degree / Certifications preferred.
• Familiarization with NEC and NFPA 70E
• Knowledgeable in all types of industrial instrumentation and process control loop systems
• Knowledgeable of process analyzers, including their application, design, communication protocols, wiring methods, calibration, and repair. Knowledgeable in federal regulations for monitoring emissions and record keeping.
• Knowledgeable of on-line process analyzers such as gas chromatograph, Oxygen, Carbon Monoxide, Nitric Oxide, LEL, Moisture and sample system operations.
• Demonstrated learning and development skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of inline process and environmental analyzers and their functions.
• Skilled in interpreting electrical diagrams/schematics and loop drawings.
• Skilled in Analyzer terminologies and maintenance processes.

Who we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.

We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.

If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through www.arkema.com to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.

Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together. What are you made of?

The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire.
Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.

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