Analyzer Technician II

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide process analyzer support for the continuous manufacture of quality high density polyethylene (HDPE) and specialty fluids (HDA), consistent with high standards of quality, safety, housekeeping, and good employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Position General - Work independently on callouts, master troubleshooting, and perform installation of analyzer systems.
• Understand, support, and comply with all plant safety policies and procedures, including Lock-Out / Tag-Out (LOTO) and all electrical safety procedures, and industry codes/standards.
• Complete all assigned training by deadline.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by offering suggestions for long-term solutions to minimize costs, improve reliability, and improve loss control performance.
• Coordinate repairs of analyzer equipment and components with external vendors.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, replace GC columns and ovens, and provide preventative maintenance on plant process analyzer equipment (may include, but is not limited to, gas chromatographs, continuous analyzers, sample systems, emissions monitoring and regulatory analyzers, pH and other water analyzers).
• Keep thorough notes and records of work performed and update SAP work orders daily.
• Read and interpret equipment schematics, plans, loop sheets, spec sheets, blueprints, wiring diagrams, process piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Assist with design and implementation/construction of various small projects.
• Bend and route tubing.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience working with industrial process analyzers.
• Successful completion of Analyzer training classes.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft) required.
• Working knowledge with equipment such as gas chromatographs, sample systems, HRVOC systems, O2, pH, moisture, water analysis (ORP, Free Chlorine, Conductivity, Turbidity).
• Candidate will be required to successfully complete a bench test as part of the hiring process.
• Candidates will be required to successfully complete extensive testing, drug/alcohol screen, physical requirement evaluation and an extended training period.

Core Values

• Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
• Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
• Connected: Build Strong Partnerships
• Driven for Excellence: Commit to Continuous Improvement

Physical Capacity Requirements

• Follow site safety requirements for the role and wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, hand, and fall protection) when inside plant environment or where directed by signage or procedure.
• Read and understand technical documents and procedures in English.
• Specific vision abilities include near, far, and intermediate distances, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Follow site safety requirements for the role and wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, hand, and fall protection) when inside plant environment or where directed by signage or procedure.
• Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day.
• Move about uneven surfaces, including catwalks, deck grating, and wet and muddy areas.
• Work outside in all weather conditions walking up to ½ mile per job.