Analyzer Technician

LyondellBasell Industries; Louisiana, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a skilled Analyzer Technician to support advanced analytical systems in Westlake, LA. The role involves troubleshooting and maintenance of analyzer components across multiple units, with overtime and on-call responsibilities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have an instrumentation or analyzer-focused education, hands-on experience with process instrumentation, and familiarity with MODBUS/OPC networking.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as listed: associate degree or equivalent in instrumentation or analyzer discipline.
• Experience with analyzer systems or industrial instrumentation preferred.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime and on-call as required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in health, safety, and environmental policies in the plant.
• Follows safety regulations and operates the plant safely.
• Learns process hazards and uses required safety equipment.
• Leads in identifying issues in analytical systems and process abnormalities.
• Provides technical assistance to production and engineering on analyzers and instrumentation.
• Uses SAP, Excel, Word, and related software daily.
• Assists in developing and reviewing work processes and procedures.
• Manages time and work requirements ethically.
• Maintains training compliance with PSM requirements.
• Initiates SAP notifications for repairs on analyzer equipment.
• Reads and interprets technical docs, diagrams, and loop sheets.
• Performs installation, repair, and calibration of analyzer systems safely.
• Can lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Works in outdoor industrial environments and changing climates.

Skills

Process instrumentation

Analyzer systems

Networking (MODBUS/OPC)

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Instrumentation or Analyzer discipline

Certification or apprenticeship in Industrial Instrumentation or Analyzer discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

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Location:

Westlake, LA, US, 70669

Facility: LAKE CHARLES JV-LYO

Department: LKO Maintenance Analyzers

Division: Olefins and Polyolefins, and Trading

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

The need for a specialized Analyzer Technician is primarily driven by the presence and utilization of sophisticated technologies in modern analytical systems that require a high degree of learning. A well-qualified field Analyzer Technician is expected to work on a self-directed basis concerning troubleshooting and maintenance of individual components of varying types of analyzers and associated sample systems in a variety of operating units ranging from ethylene, polymer and utility units. Candidates should demonstrate a propensity for critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Availability to work scheduled (routine ‘turnaround’) or unscheduled (call-out’/emergency) overtime is a must. Candidates must also be available to work varying shifts, nights and/or weekends if needed.

A Day in the Life

• Participates and supports Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and processes in the plant.
• Follows all safety and environmental regulations and accepts personal commitment to the safe operation of the plant that is shared by all employees.
• Learns and understands the process and mechanical hazards of their assigned area and uses required safety equipment as appropriate.
• Works as a leader to identify issues related to mechanical or process abnormalities pertaining to analytical system problems.
• Acquires the ability to learn the leadership skills necessary to provide technical assistance to production and engineering groups on the application of analyzer and process instrumentation technologies.
• Utilizes SAP, Excel, Word, and various specialty computer-based programs daily.
• Assists in development and review of work processes and procedures.
• Manages time and work requirements in an ethical manner.
• Keeps up with their computer-based training to stay compliant with PSM requirements
• Initiates SAP notifications for repair work to be performed on analyzer equipment
• Reads and interprets technical documentation, diagrams, and loop sheets.
• Follows direction and completes job assignments, such as installation, repair, and calibration of analyzer systems safely and efficiently.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions and outdoor industrial environments.

You Bring This Value

• Ability to understand and repair advanced process instrumentation and analyzer systems, such as gas chromatographs, infra-red, laser, conductivity, pH, moisture, O2, BTU, and CEMS
• Understands and troubleshoots all manners of modern process instrumentation systems.
• Ability to learn and understand basic computer networking techniques and digital communication strategies, such as Modbus and OPC.
• Successful candidate will be part of the on-call schedule. One week every 9 weeks.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Education and Work Experience

• Minimum requirements include one of the following:
  • Associate’s Degree in Industrial Instrumentation or Analyzer discipline
  • Certification or apprenticeship in Industrial Instrumentation or Analyzer discipline
• Preferred requirements to include one of the following:
  • Relevant Engineering Degree and 2 years’ analyzer system or industrial instrumentation work experience
  • Associate’s Degree in Instrumentation with 3 years’ analyzer system work experience
  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 4 years of analyzer system experience and one of the following:
    • NCCER Level 4 Instrumentation Certification
    • NICET Level 4 Certification
    • ISA Level 2 Certification
    • Relevant apprenticeship completion
    • Relevant Military training

Languages English, additional language preferred Other Beneficial skills

• Entry level programming skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of communications protocols, such as MODBUS, Serial, Ethernet, OPC, etc.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Science of Chromatography and other technologies to communicate effectively with Laboratory Chemists when comparisons are necessary between field and laboratory equipment
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