TKIE - Sr. Analyzer Technician (Texas City, TX)
On-siteTexas City, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Calibrate, repair, and maintain analyzers for chromatography, spectroscopy, and emission monitoring systems in a petrochemical refinery environment. Read blueprints, cut and install tubing, and test controls for current flow, pressure, temperature, and vacuum. Disassemble instruments to diagnose defective operations and optimize system accuracy and reliability. Teach and mentor less skilled technicians while ensuring all work adheres to federal, state, and local safety codes. Provide input on the development of new analyzer systems and complete required manufacturer training. This project-based role involves variable hours with common overtime, requiring the ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or apprenticeship in instrument technology or related field of study
- 5+ years Analyzer Technician experience
- Ability to troubleshoot and apply knowledge in the repair and maintenance of analytical equipment
- Training courses from major analyzer system manufacturers such as Siemens/Applied Automation, ABB, Biotector, Servomex
- Knowledgeable, trained and proven in all aspects of process Analytical systems maintenance
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Chromatography (gas and liquid phase)
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Column switching techniques
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Multi-column techniques
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Multi-detector techniques
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Spectroscopy
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Infrared
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Ultraviolet
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Near Infrared
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Laser, e.g. Tunable Diode Laser
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Oxygen Measurment
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Paramagnetic
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Electrochemical
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Moisture Measurment
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Hygrometry
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Solid State Sensors
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Aluminum Oxide Sensors
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Titrators & associated methods
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with pH & Conductivity measurment
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Total Organic Carbon
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Continuous Emission Monitor Systems
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Rosemount
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with ABB
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with HRVOC (Highly Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds)
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Sampling Techniques
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Serial Communications
- Ability to efficiently diagnose and repair difficult problems associated with Optimization of analytical systems ( improve accuracy, repeatability, reliability )
- Ability to provide input regarding the development & engineering of new analyzer systems
- Ability to assist and train less skilled Analyzer Technicians
- Basic chemistry
- Supervisory Responsibility
- Must be able to work in confined spaces
- Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways and work off platforms
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds
- Must be able to bend, stoop, walk, climb, squat, reach, kneel, push/pull, stand, sit, hand strength and dexterity
- Must be able to wear protecting hearing equipment
- Must be able to use a respirator
- Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test (PFT)
- Must be able to successfully pass a drug/alcohol testing
- Must be able to pass background requirements
- Must be able to work in a petrochemical / refinery environment
- Must be able to work in cold working conditions during winter months
- Must be able to work in hot working conditions during the summer months
- Must be able to work in an emergency situation with exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Must be able to read and work from related blueprints
- Must be able to Cut, bend, and install tubing related to instruments
- Must be able to test controls to regulate factors such as current flow, timing cycle, pressure, temperature, or vacuum, according to specifications
- Must be able to disassemble instrument or device to determine cause of defective operation
- Must be able to read quality control manuals and testing specifications to obtain data to test or calibrate specific devices
- Must be able to maintain poise and focus under time constraint and adverse conditions
- Must be able to Attend and complete trainings as required by the Company and client
- Must be able to Ensure all work is performed in accordance with applicable environmental, health, safety and building codes as required by federal, state, local and refinery regulations
- Must be able to Perform other related duties as assigned
- Must be able to calibrate, repair and maintain analyzers
- Must be able to maximize the quality of the Company while maintaining the specified expectations of the client
- Must be able to ensure safe working environment while performing work
- Must be able to conduct all Company business in accordance with Company policies and procedures
- Must be able to maintain professionalism throughout all business dealings, both internally and externally
- Must be able to effectively lead and coach others
- Must be able to effectively check your work
- Must be able to describe a customer interaction that energized you
- Must be able to describe a difficult conversation
- Must be able to describe coaching a struggling teammate
- Must be able to walk me through how you check your work
- Must be able to describe a time you did X
- Must be able to describe a situation where…
Desired Qualifications
- Petrochemical/ refinery experience
- First Aid and CPR trained
- Class "A" driver's license
- Clean MVR
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