Analyzer Technician - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, Texas)

Analyzer Technician - Austin Industrial (Pasadena, Texas)

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Analyzer Technician

Carries out preventive and breakdown maintenance and calibration of all on-line (plant) analyzers, laboratory equipment, gas detection system and portable equipment utilized by HSE Department personnel. Includes carrying out various preventive maintenance and calibrations checks of field analyzers in accordance with established weekly schedule (each analyzer is checked at least once weekly). Calibrates transmitters, calibrating probes, several types of flow meters, gas analyzers including the calibration of weighing scales, or any other job associated with process plant, as directed by the Engineers and/or Section Head. This is accomplished by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Must have a minimum of 4 years progressive experience within this craft. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Install, calibrate, and maintain process analyzers and related equipment in accordance with industry standards and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and repair analyzer systems to ensure accurate and reliable measurement of process variables.
• Conduct routine inspections of analyzer equipment, including cleaning and replacing worn or faulty components.
• Perform instrument measurements and tests to determine the accuracy and performance of analyzers.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation and records of analyzer maintenance activities, including calibration logs and repair records.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to design, install, and commission new analyzer systems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance procedures for analyzer equipment.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and advancements in analyzer systems to recommend innovative solutions for enhancing performance and efficiency.
• Adhere to safety procedures and regulations while working with analyzer equipment to ensure a safe and secure working environment.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and resolve any issues related to analyzer performance.
• Proficiency in using analyzer-specific tools and software for calibration and diagnostics.
• Solid knowledge of industry standards, such as API, ASTM, and ISO, regarding analyzer maintenance and calibration. – Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work under pressure.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

• GC's
• FID detection theory
• TCD detection theory
• Method setup / valving methodology as it pertains to both packed and capillary applications.
• Peak integration, to include the Pros and Cons of slope and forced gating techniques.
• IR/UV
• Chopped NDIR theory.
• Split beam theory
• O2 Detectors
• paramagnetic theory
• Chemical cell theory
• Zirc-oxide cell theory
• Water Treatment
• PH probes
• Conductivity, both probe and toroidal types
• Dissolved O2
• Turbidity

Education: High school diploma, NCCER-Ind Elec & Ins KV Journeyman experience in maintenance training.

Experience – 4 years of Journeyman level experience.

Certifications/ Licenses: Analyzer certification, valid Driver's License and TWIC Card.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

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No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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