Analyzer Technician

Flint Hills Resources; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

INVISTA in Orange, TX is seeking an Analyzer Technician to troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, inspect, and maintain process analyzers and related systems. You will work with a multi-craft maintenance team on 4/10 schedules with overtime as needed.

The role emphasizes improving analyzer reliability and performance, supporting startup and commissioning activities, and maintaining precise calibration and records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of analyzer, instrumentation, process control, or related maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, inspect, and maintain process analyzers and analyzer systems
• Maintain gas chromatographs, process analyzers, analyzer shelters, and sample conditioning systems
• Support startup, shutdown, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities associated with analyzer equipment
• Troubleshoot instrumentation associated with analyzer systems
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting associated with analyzer equipment
• Develop analyzer maintenance procedures and improve existing procedures
• Maintain accurate analyzer calibration, inspection, and maintenance records
• Collaborate with Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams to improve analyzer performance and reliability
• Perform preventive maintenance and condition-based maintenance activities
• Identify reliability opportunities and recommend equipment upgrades and improvements
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for analyzer support, services, and replacement parts
• Support Team-Based Maintenance initiatives and reliability improvements

Skills

Analyzer maintenance

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Reading drawings

Electrical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP CMMS

DCS integration

PLC systems

Honeywell DCS

Job description

Join our INVISTA Orange, TX site as an Analyzer Technician. We are seeking technicians with analyzer experience who can troubleshoot, maintain, and improve critical analyzer systems that support safe and reliable plant operations. In this role, you will apply your analyzer expertise while working alongside instrumentation and electrical technicians as part of a multi-craft maintenance team.

Our Team

Our Maintenance team includes skilled Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical, and Pipefitter technicians. The team works closely with Operations, Reliability, Process Engineering, and Safety groups to maintain safe and reliable operations. Our culture emphasizes safety, teamwork, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Operations and Engineering to improve analyzer reliability and operational performance while supporting maintenance and reliability objectives. This team works a 4/10 schedule with overtime as needed.

What You Will Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, inspect, and maintain process analyzers and analyzer systems
• Maintain gas chromatographs, process analyzers, analyzer shelters, and sample conditioning systems
• Support startup, shutdown, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities associated with analyzer equipment
• Troubleshoot instrumentation associated with analyzer systems
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting associated with analyzer equipment
• Develop analyzer maintenance procedures and improve existing procedures
• Maintain accurate analyzer calibration, inspection, and maintenance records
• Collaborate with Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams to improve analyzer performance and reliability
• Perform preventive maintenance and condition-based maintenance activities
• Identify reliability opportunities and recommend equipment upgrades and improvements
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for analyzer support, services, and replacement parts
• Support Team-Based Maintenance initiatives and reliability improvements

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 3+ years of analyzer, instrumentation, process control, or related maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility
• Experience troubleshooting, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining process analyzers
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, procedures, and equipment documentation
• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation associated with analyzer systems

Physical Requirements

• Required to wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, acid suits, breathing air, gloves, safety boots, respirators, arc flash suits, and encapsulated suits. PPE use is in accordance with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for a given task.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and inclement climate conditions.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces with supplied breathing air and congested areas.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, ladders on vessels and columns, and ladders associated with scaffolds in excess of eighty feet.
• Must be able to be on call.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining gas chromatograph (GC), NOx, and O ₂ analyzer systems in a continuous-process manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
• Experience integrating analyzer equipment with DCS, PLC, or plant control system
• Experience with instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting
• Experience facilitating RCA and Failure Mode Cause Analysis
• Experience using SAP or other CMMS systems
• Experience with Honeywell DCS or analyzer integration systems

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life’s essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.