Analyzer Technician

INEOS AMERICAS LLC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS AMERICAS LLC is seeking an Analyzer Technician in Pasadena, Texas. The role involves maintaining online analytical instrumentation through preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure functionality and reliability. Key responsibilities include supporting production targets, adhering to safety standards, and conducting troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates will have a HS Diploma or GED, technical skills with MS Office and various analyzers, and demonstrate exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Physical requirements include the ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds and work under varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS Diploma or GED; Level 2 Instrumentation Degree preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SAP PM required.
• Keen analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reliable operation of analytical equipment.
• Support production targets by maintaining equipment functionality.
• Adhere to safety policies and industry standards.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Computer skills (MS Office, SAP PM)

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Level 2 Instrumentation Degree (preferred)

Enhanced Skills Certificate (preferred)

Tools

Gas Chromatographs

Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS)

Total Organic Compound (TOC) analyzers

HACH analyzers

Job description

Company: INEOS Oxide

Job Summary

The Analyzer Technician is responsible for maintaining online analytical instrumentation through preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring equipment functionality and reliability. This includes performing routine checks, maintaining accurate calibration records in accordance with site quality procedures, troubleshooting and repairing issues that affect the proper functioning of analytical systems. The role works closely with Operations, IEA Specialist and Maintenance Supervisor to support production targets.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• SHE Support: Adhere to all safety policies and standards, maintain safe and efficient operation of the Analyzer equipment using established operating disciplines and procedures, ensure safety and environmental compliance, maintain plant assets and protective systems integrity, investigate deviations and propose mitigation solutions, and complete training and action items from PHAs, incidents, audits, etc.
• Manufacturing Excellence: Support production targets by ensuring reliable equipment availability, lead efforts to identify and execute scope during Turn Around activities, troubleshoot equipment problems with Production Specialists, Maintenance, Reliability and Operations teams, provide support during upset conditions, start-ups and T/As, and support on-call schedule for weekends, evenings and holidays.

Skills and Competencies

• Level of Education and Experience: HS Diploma or GED; Level 2 Instrumentation Degree preferred; Instrumentation Technology, Enhanced Skills Certificate preferred.
• Technical Skills: Keen computer skills with knowledge of MS Office and SAP PM; advanced knowledge of Gas Chromatographs, Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) analyzers, Total Organic Compound (TOC) analyzers, HACH analyzers; basic knowledge of PSM; proficiency using root cause failure analysis.
• Behavioral Skills: Exceptional communication skills, oral and written; strong mechanical aptitude; safety role model; problem-solving skills with data analysis ability.

Physical Requirements

The role involves physical exertion such as moving objects up to 50 pounds occasionally or frequently, working inside and outside under various conditions including extreme heat or cold, noise, hazardous chemicals, and requiring protective gear such as respirators or gas masks. Protective environmental conditions are not guaranteed.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve SHE metric targets for safety and environmental incidents.
• Meet or exceed plant production goals.
• Meet or exceed production reliability targets such as MTBR/MTBF.
• Complete assigned action items and lessons from PHA, incident, audit.