Instrument and Analyzer Technician

Join our INVISTA Orange, TX site as an Instrument and Analyzer Technician (I/A).

Our Team

Join INVISTA as an I/A Technician; we are seeking a motivated person to provide precision maintenance support for various electrical, instrumentation, and analyzer equipment in a chemical plant environment in accordance with our Environmental, Health, and Safety practices.

What You Will Do



* Troubleshooting and repair of process analyzers, various instrumentation, valves, and electrical equipment


* Review and develop asset strategy improvements related to preventive maintenance schedules for instrument, electrical, or analyzer systems


* Development of new procedures and updating of existing procedures


* Collaborate with operations for knowledge sharing and to build capability within the team


* Support operations with the startup and shutdown of operating units


* Regularly perform routine Preventive Maintenance and repairs


* Perform root cause analyses on equipment failures and recommend necessary preventative or corrective maintenance steps to ensure reliable equipment


* Provide support for DCS controls related to analyzers and instrumentation


* Develop recommendations for upgrading instrumentation, electrical equipment, and analyzers.


* Maintain accurate inspection and calibration reports and associated documentation


* Responsible for reaching out to third-party vendors for parts and service

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Basic understanding of electrical prints, loop sheets, schematic drawings, and P&IDs


* Minimum of 3 years of Instrumentation and Analyzer experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility OR an associate's degree or higher in a related I/E/A field with a minimum of 2 years of practical experience in the refining or petrochemical industry


* Experience with troubleshooting, testing, and inspection of equipment such as process valves, instrumentation, analyzer, or electrical equipment


* This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead



* Associate degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Analyzer, or Process Technology


* 5 or more years of relevant experience in Instrumentation and Analyzer work in a chemical plant, refinery, manufacturing, or industrial setting


* Experience facilitating Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode Cause Analysis


* Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) such as SAP


* Experience with CEMS or gas chromatographs

Physical Requirements



* Required to 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


* Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.


* Ability to work in hot, cold, and inclement climate conditions


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