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Technician, Maintenance

City
Pasadena
State/Province
Texas

Overview:

The Maintenance Analyzer Technician at the Clear Lake, Texas site is responsible for the execution of site-wide analyzer maintenance, including preventive maintenance (PM), troubleshooting, repair, and replacement activities. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, technical expertise, and the ability to safely use a wide range of tools and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical expertise and support for site process analyzers.
  • Ensure analyzer installations and applications meet site specifications and standards.
  • Troubleshoot analyzer issues and implement improvements to optimize On-Stream Reliability (OSR).
  • Support commissioning and start-up of new analyzers.
  • Participate in capital project planning, design, and implementation.
  • Contribute to long-term analyzer reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintenance & Compliance

  • Execute the site analyzer PM program and maintain compliance with:
    • ISO 9000
    • CEMS CGAs
    • HRVOC and regulatory compliance programs
    • Process safety systems (SIS, process interlocks)
  • Review Certificates of Analysis to ensure accuracy and validity of calibration standards.
  • Support Analyzer Management of Change (MOC) as a technical representative.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and site policies.

Planning & Execution

  • Review job packages, understand scope, and develop pre-task plans aligned with Conduct of Maintenance and Celanese Standard Maintenance Procedures.
  • Obtain work permits and coordinate effectively with operations and other stakeholders.
  • Execute predictive maintenance, calibrations, modifications, and repairs safely and efficiently.
  • Review specification sheets, Analyzer PFDs, and control strategies.
  • Identify required materials, instrumentation, and components for task execution.
  • Coordinate analyzer maintenance needs for unit outages with Analyzer Specialists and Team Captain.

Reliability & Continuous Improvement

  • Perform root cause analysis on recurring analyzer issues (“bad actors”) to improve reliability and reduce failures.
  • Interpret predictive maintenance and PI data trends to identify emerging issues and mitigate risk.
  • Provide feedback on work plans to Maintenance Planning.

Communication & Teamwork

  • Maintain clear communication with the Maintenance Team Captain regarding issues during execution.
  • Coordinate hand-off back to operations, including return-to-service and permit closure.
  • Collaborate effectively with engineers, technicians, operations personnel, and vendors.
  • Foster a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.

Additional Expectations

  • Work independently or as part of a team with a strong team-building mindset.
  • Participate in overtime and after-hours callout rotation as required.
  • Complete craft progression requirements in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Associates degree in Instrumentation Technology with certificate in Analytical Instrumentation preferred or equivalent certification
  • Minimum of 3 year of maintenance experience in a chemical, refinery, or related industrial environment
  • Experience as an Analyzer Technician or Trainee prefered

Key Abilities

  • Experience with CEMS, IR, GC, TC, BTU, and Process O₂ analyzers.
  • Working knowledge of SIS and control systems
  • Experience with SAP for parts and maintenance management.
  • Familiarity with Siemens Maxum II analyzers.
  • Knowledge of analyzer networks and communications (Ethernet, Modbus, OPC).
  • Familiarity with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
  • Strong understanding of compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, layout drawings, and control strategies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt quickly and make decisions in real time.
  • Effective communication across diverse technical and operational teams.

Attributes

  • Strong technical and computer proficiency.
  • High-quality decision-making and attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize work effectively.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills (both simple and complex systems).
  • Positive, proactive work attitude.

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