Technician, Maintenance

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 O 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.