Analyzer Technician

INVISTA
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Texas, Longview
Sep 22, 2024
Your Job INVISTA is looking for an Analyzer Technician to join our asset management team at our Longview, TX plant. Our Team The Asset Management team is responsible for the support and ownership of site-wide mechanical integrity efforts and reliability through the application of technology. This position will report to our Asset Management Supervisor. It is vital for this position to be a team player with a team focus being respectful and applying principled entrepreneurship to all tasks. What You Will Do Troubleshooting, configuring, teardown/rebuilding of process analyzers such as gas chromatographs, regulatory analyzers monitoring emissions, and apparatus designed to determine chemical or elemental component amounts in a process stream Locating and diagnosing the cause of malfunction or failure of process analyzers and performing the necessary preventative or corrective maintenance Performing a variety of complex technical duties in support of sampling and optimizing DCS control using on-stream analyzers Comparing analysis of field and lab analyzers to check discrepancies and working to resolve differences Testing valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings using precision testing equipment Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 2+ years of experience in maintenance of industrial process analyzers in the petrochemical or refining industry. Knowledge of the Distributive Control Systems (DCS) instrumentation Physical Requirements Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs Walking distances of up to a mile Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, ladders on vessels and columns, ladders associated with scaffolds up to 215 feet Must be able to work in confined spaces Must be able to perform work in an outside petrochemical manufacturing environment Ability to work in hot, cold, and inclement climate conditions. Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday 10 hour shifts from 6:45am- 4:45pm with a rotating on-call schedule within the I&E department What Will Put You Ahead 5+ years of experience in maintenance of industrial process analyzers in the polymer production or petrochemical industry Associate degree in Instrumentation or Process Technology Instrument and Electrical craft experience Experience with Optichrom Advance and Maxum 2 GC analyzers. Experience with Servomex o2/ LEL analyzers. Experience with GC Portal & APC. Experience with MSA area monitors. This role is subject to a pre-hire medical test. This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.