Technician, Maintenance

Celanese International Corporation•Pasadena, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 3 year of maintenance experience in a chemical, refinery, or related industrial environment
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Instrumentation Technology with certificate in Analytical Instrumentation preferred or equivalent certification
Experience as an Analyzer Technician or Trainee prefered

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.