Analyzer Technician

LyondellBasell; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell is seeking a specialized Analyzer Technician to support analytical systems across ethylene, polymer, and utility units. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, calibration, and safety, with overtime and varying shifts potentially required.

Ideal candidates have instrumentation or analyzer discipline education or certifications and comfort with SAP, Excel, and standard lab-to-field communications. This position involves field and plant work in a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Education and/or certs in instrumentation or analyzer discipline as required.
• Experience with analyzer systems or industrial instrumentation preferred.
• Willingness to work on-call, varying shifts, nights, weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Participates and supports Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and processes.
• Operates, troubleshoots, calibrates analyzer systems safely and efficiently.
• Reads and interprets technical diagrams and loop sheets.
• Initiates SAP notifications for repair work.
• Provides technical assistance to production and engineering groups.

Skills

Analyzer systems

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

English language

TCP/IP networking

Modbus/OPC protocols

Programming basics

Education

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Instrumentation/Analyzer

Diploma/certification in instrumentation

Relevant engineering degree + 2 years experience

NCCER/NICET/ISA certifications

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy 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're addressing 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

• TCP/IP networking 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

Competencies

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills

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