Join INVISTA as an Analyzer Technician at our Houston, TX plant to join our maintenance team.
Our Team
The role of the analyzer technician is to install, develop, and maintain various pieces of analytical equipment and associated sample systems according to the manufacturer’s specifications with the use of precision testing and measurement equipment to meet the site needs and requirements as they pertain to this type of equipment.
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)
- 3+ years of experience in the maintenance of industrial process analyzers in the petrochemical or refining industry
- Knowledge of the chemical manufacturing process, Distributive Control Systems (DCS) instrumentation and chemistry
- Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
What Will Put You Ahead
- 5+ years of experience in the maintenance of industrial process analyzers in the petrochemical or refining industry
- Associate’s degree in Instrumentation or Process Technology
- Instrument and Electrical craft experience
Physical Requirements
- Lifting requirements of 25 lbs
- Walking distances of up to a mile
- Climbing portable and vessel ladders to elevations over 100 feet
- 80% of work is performed in an outside petrochemical manufacturing environment
- Wear any or all of the following PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, goggles, hard hats, FRC, acid suits, breathing air, gloves, safety boots, respirators, ACR Flash suits, and encapsulated suits. PPE use is in accordance with the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for a given task.
This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.
This role is subject to a pre-hire physical abilities test.
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Hiring Philosophy
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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.
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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.
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