Analyzer Technician III

Brief Description

This position provides analytical support for the continuous manufacture of high‑density polyethylene (HDPE) and specialty fluids (HDA) across all Baystar manufacturing facilities. The role ensures high standards of quality, safety, housekeeping, and employee relations while maintaining and calibrating process analyzers.

Responsibilities

• Keep supervisor updated on job progress and any problems encountered.
• Perform routine, scheduled, preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration of process analyzers.
• Document all analyzer activities and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Track and update assigned tasks in the maintenance management system regularly.
• Provide off‑hours analytical support and be available for on‑call maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with other analyzer technicians on routine and turnaround activities.
• Ensure maximum reliability of analyzer equipment and adhere to productivity, quality, teamwork, housekeeping, and safety standards.
• Enter SAP work order data daily and fill out timesheets accurately.
• Support CEM’s team by providing data logs, maintenance records, and reports as needed.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot multiple gas chromatography technologies, calorimeters, HRVOC and VOC analyzers, CEMS, SIS, interlocks, and utility analyzers (conductivity, pH, moisture, O₂, BTU, CO).
• Interpret and modify engineering drawings (“redline/greenline”) and assist with installation, commissioning, and quality assurance of new analyzers.
• Participate in scheduled work planning, including reviewing job scopes, acquiring parts/tools, and minimizing non‑value‑added time.
• Collaborate with analyzer specialists on optimization and site improvements.
• Investigate equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Engage actively in department and plant safety programs, promote safety rules, and ensure environmental compliance.
• Mentor and coach team members, maintain a positive attitude, and uphold personal accountability.
• Participate in planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns.
• Maintain and calibrate a variety of sample conditioning systems and complex analyzer technologies for streams such as HC, CO, NOx, CO₂, NH₃, CH₄, O₂, etc.
• Comply with all company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices, including use of required PPE.

Core Values

• Caring – dedicated to safety, employees, customers, community, and environment.
• Trustworthy – living a culture of openness, honesty, and collaboration.
• Connected – building strong partnerships.
• Driven for Excellence – committing to continuous improvement.

Competencies

• Job Knowledge – understands duties, responsibilities, and keeps knowledge current.
• Productivity – manages workload efficiently and meets goals.
• Quality – strives to eliminate errors and seeks improvement opportunities.
• Safety (HSSE) – works safely, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions, and stays current on training.

Required Qualifications / Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• 10–15 years of craft experience, preferably as an analyzer technician.
• Strong personal computer skills (MS Word, Excel, basic MS Office).
• Demonstrated math, reading, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity with tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, GC oven diagrams, and other complex instrumentation/electrical drawings.
• Understanding of AC voltage (120‑480 V three‑phase and single‑phase) and 24 VDC systems.
• Basic mathematical calculations (percentages, ratios, proportions) applied to practical solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize, assume responsibility, and respond to multiple tasks under stressful or hazardous conditions.
• Capability to modify communication style to influence, persuade, negotiate, and engage audiences.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• NCCER certification; state license preferred (may be waived with 15+ years refinery/petrochemical experience).
• Additional electrical certifications (technical college, manufacturing, Siemens, Hobre, Emerson courses).
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Associate degree emphasizing electrical/mechanical skills, industrial electricity, instrumentation, or equivalent.
• Experience with Honeywell and/or Emerson DCS systems.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain any required certifications.
• Successful completion of bench tests, extensive testing, drug/alcohol screening, physical evaluation, and extended training period.

Physical Requirements

• Respond to callouts and emergencies 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays; carry a communication device.
• Work overtime and alternative shifts as needed.
• Wear required PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, hand, fall protection) and SCBA/facemask respirator when directed.
• Read and understand technical documents, procedures, and safety policies (including LOTO).
• Operate at ground level, ladders, and heights >250 ft on fixed platforms, mobile equipment, and scaffolding.
• Ascend/descend stairs and vertical ladders with/without safety cages.
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 24″ manways.
• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lb; frequent bending, reaching, stooping, crawling, walking, and climbing.
• Stand or sit for extended periods; reach overhead and at shoulder level.
• Demonstrate fine and gross motor coordination (pinching, gripping, turning, keyboarding).
• Navigate uneven surfaces (catwalks, deck grating, wet/muddy areas) and work outdoors in all weather conditions, walking up to ½ mile per job.
• Maintain vision requirements: near, far, intermediate distances, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.