Analyzer Technician II

Brief Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Baystar, we believe in the power of people. We produce highly customized enhanced polyethylene for ultimate performance and solutions across the value chain by using an approach centered around building strong, collaborative relationships with our customers.

Based in Pasadena, Texas, Baystar® was formed in 2018 to invest in the future of our industry. Since then, we have constructed a one million ton-per-year ethane cracker in Port Arthur. The ethylene produced by the cracker feeds Baystar’s existing PE units, as well as our newest 625,000 ton-per-year Borstar® technology PE unit; the only one of its kind in North America.

Visit www.baystar.com to learn more.

BASIC FUNTION

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

Include but not limited to:

Position General

• In addition to the requirements of Level I (master all safe work procedures), to be successful in this role, the Analyzer Technician II must work independently on callouts, master troubleshooting, and be capable to 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
• Position is located in a chemical processing facility and requires overtime to meet plant needs, including alternative shifts as needed to meet facility needs
• Position requires on-call duties, and the successful candidate must be able to respond 24/7, 100% of the time to plant emergencies on short notice, including nights, weekends, and holidays while on-call
• 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
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Technical

• 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
  
  
  

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values:

• CARING: Dedicated to safety, employees, customers, community and environment TRUSTWORTHY: Living a culture of openness, honesty, and collaboration FOCUSED: Creating value by delivering the right solutions INNOVATIVE: Daring to be different by finding new ways FUN: Embracing our diverse family and celebrating our success
  
  
  

Qualifications / Experience Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Requires a 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
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Associate degree or Technical Diploma
• Advanced training in field
• 10 years of experience working with industrial process analyzers
  
  
  

Physical Capacity Requirements

The position requires:

• 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
• Required to work at ground level, from ladders, and from heights greater than 250’ above grade on fixed platforms, mobile equipment platforms, and scaffolding
• Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders with and without a safety cage
• Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 24" manways
• Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, crawling, walking, and climbing
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day
• Required to reach overhead and at shoulder level with hands and arms
• Must demonstrate fine and gross motor coordination including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding of both hands