Analyzer Technician II

ONEOK; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK is seeking an Analyzer Technician in Odessa, Texas, responsible for field start-up and commissioning of analytical equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, providing technical support, and maintaining preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in the energy field, specifically with measurement equipment and gas/liquid chromatography. Salary is expected to range from $74,000.00 to $112,000.00.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in energy field working with measurement equipment.
• Experience with Gas/Liquid Chromatograph.
• Experience in process operation or process control.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe laboratory and field operations.
• Support production by troubleshooting and driving operational improvements.
• Provide analytical support for plant and field operations.

Skills

Intermediate chemical analysis

Troubleshooting routine analytical issues

Collaboration cross-functionally

Effective communication

Tools

Gas/Liquid Chromatograph

Sample Conditioning Systems

Daniels gas chromatographs

Siemens gas chromatographs

ABB gas chromatographs

Spectra Sensors

Job description

Job Summary

The Analyzer Technician is responsible for field start-up and commissioning of analytical and measurement equipment, troubleshooting, and providing technical support as needed. This individual will also maintain the preventative maintenance of the assigned equipment.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure safe laboratory and field operations by adhering to and advising on chemical handling and safety best practices.
• Support production by monitoring processes, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to drive operational improvements.
• Enhance and maintain process analytical tools and techniques to improve data accuracy and reliability.
• Provide analytical support for plant and field operations, including method development, troubleshooting, and managing outsourced sample analysis.
• Perform non‑routine and specialized analyses to support business needs and evaluate process unit performance.
• Conduct statistical evaluations of proposed specifications and document findings in collaboration with technical teams.
• Recommend updates to standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed.
• Support efforts during plant turnarounds and critical maintenance activities.

Education

None Required.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years experience in the energy field working with measurement equipment.
• 2-4 years Gas/Liquid Chromatograph experience.
• Experience and working knowledge of Sample Conditioning Systems, preferred.
• Experience with Daniels, Siemens, and ABB gas chromatographs, preferred.
• Experience with Spectra Sensors, preferred.
• Experience in process operation or process control, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of: Intermediate chemical analysis and process monitoring.
• Ability to: Troubleshoot routine analytical issues and support process optimization.
• Ability to: Develop and document standard operating procedures and test methods.
• Skills in: Collaboration cross‑functionally to support production and field operations.
• Skills in: Communicating effectively with team members and reporting test results accurately.

Licenses and Certifications

None required.

Physical Demands and Requirements

Medium work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Tasks include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing (ladders, stairs), balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting/smelling, and visual tasks. Environmental exposure includes interior and exterior conditions, moisture, extreme temperatures, dust, fumes, gases, moving mechanical parts, electric shock, vibration, noise, heights, repetitive motion, and computer use.

Working Conditions

• Well‑lit, climate‑controlled areas.
• Occasional outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional wet or humid conditions (non‑weather related).
• Occasional extreme cold or heat (non‑weather related).
• Occasional dust, fumes, gases.
• Occasional moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional potential electric shock.
• Occasional prolonged exposure to vibration.
• Occasional high‑pitched or loud noises.
• Occasional unprotected heights.
• Constantly frequent repetitive motion.
• Constantly computer monitor use.

Travel and Driving

Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver’s license.

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email [e-mail] or call 1‑855‑663‑6547.

Expected Salary Range

$74,000.00 – $112,000.00