Analyzer Technician

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JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary

Performs advanced installation, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of process analyzers, analytical instrumentation, sample conditioning systems, and supporting control and electrical systems across pipeline, terminal, storage, compression, processing, and measurement facilities. This position ensures the reliability, accuracy, and integrity of analyzer systems used for process control, product quality verification, custody transfer measurement, emissions monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Working with limited supervision, independently performs complex technical assignments, diagnoses equipment and system failures, supports facility reliability initiatives, and serves as a technical resource for analyzer-related systems. The role applies advanced technical knowledge to improve analyzer performance, reduce downtime, enhance measurement accuracy, and support safe and compliant facility operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Analyzer Maintenance & Technical Support
• Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize process analyzers, analytical instrumentation, sample systems, shelters, and supporting electrical and control equipment.
• Perform advanced diagnostic testing to identify and resolve analyzer performance issues, system failures, and measurement inaccuracies.
• Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with company procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
• Support startup, shutdown, commissioning, and operational readiness activities involving analyzer systems and associated equipment.
• Evaluate analyzer performance and implement corrective measures to improve system reliability and operating effectiveness.
• Reliability & System Optimization
• Monitor analyzer reliability, measurement accuracy, and equipment performance to identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Investigate recurring analyzer issues and support root cause analyses to reduce failures and improve long-term reliability.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, and technical specialists to resolve complex analyzer and process-related problems.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacement strategies, maintenance improvements, and reliability enhancements.
• Support implementation of analyzer technologies, system modifications, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Measurement, Quality & Regulatory Compliance
• Support analyzer systems used for custody transfer measurement, process control, quality monitoring, environmental compliance, and operational optimization.
• Verify measurement accuracy and analyzer performance through calibration validation, performance testing, and quality assurance activities.
• Review analyzer data and identify trends, abnormalities, and measurement concerns that may impact product quality, operations, or compliance.
• Ensure analyzer systems operate in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, emissions compliance activities, and measurement verification efforts.
• Documentation & Data Integrity
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, inspection reports, troubleshooting records, and technical work history.
• Review analyzer records and maintenance documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company requirements.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and operational tools to document work activities and support asset management processes.
• Assist with development and revision of maintenance procedures, calibration practices, and technical documentation.
• Support data integrity initiatives related to analyzer performance, maintenance history, and compliance reporting.
• Safety, Environmental & Operational Stewardship
• Perform all work in compliance with company safety programs, environmental requirements, electrical safety standards, and operating procedures.
• Follow established permit-to-work processes, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and safe work practices.
• Participate in safety meetings, field audits, incident investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Identify operational, environmental, and equipment risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Technical Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
• Serve as a technical resource for analyzer systems, instrumentation, measurement technologies, and maintenance best practices.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to less experienced technicians and operations personnel.
• Support technical training, onboarding activities, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Assist with contractor oversight and coordination during analyzer-related maintenance and project activities.
• Contribute technical expertise to facility projects, system upgrades, and operational improvement efforts.
• Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions, including operations, maintenance, or emergency response on a pipeline. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage.

Education

• High school diploma or GED typically required
• Completion of a technical, vocational, or trade-related training program is a plus
• Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Process Technology, Automation Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in analyzer maintenance, instrumentation, industrial controls, electrical systems, process operations, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analyzer systems and analytical instrumentation in industrial operating environments preferred
• Experience supporting calibration, maintenance, measurement verification, and regulatory compliance activities preferred.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and maintenance documentation preferred.
• Experience with gas chromatographs, moisture analyzers, sulfur analyzers, BTU analyzers, emissions monitoring systems, and process analytical equipment preferred.
• Experience supporting natural gas, NGL, condensate, crude oil, storage, pipeline, compression, or processing facilities preferred.
• Experience supporting custody transfer measurement systems and environmental compliance equipment preferred.
• Experience participating in commissioning, startup, or capital project activities preferred
• Equivalent industry work experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of process analyzers, analytical instrumentation, and sample conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, industrial electronics, electrical systems, and process control technologies.
• Knowledge of custody transfer measurement, product quality monitoring, and emissions compliance applications.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, reliability principles, and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems and technical documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of pipeline, terminal, storage, compression, and process facility operations.
• Advanced analyzer calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills.
• Technical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Instrumentation and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Analyzer performance optimization and reliability improvement skills.
• Technical documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Computer and maintenance system proficiency.
• Communication and collaboration skills.
• Planning and prioritization skills.
• Ability to independently perform complex analyzer maintenance and troubleshooting activities with limited supervision.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve non-routine analyzer, instrumentation, and system performance issues.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, schematics, logic diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Ability to evaluate analyzer performance and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Ability to serve as a technical resource for analyzer technologies and maintenance practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining safety, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively across operations, engineering, maintenance, and technical support functions.

Licenses and Certifications

• None required for the role, ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) is a plus
• Industry-recognized analyzer certification or manufacturer-specific training preferred.OSHA safety certification, HAZWOPER certification is a plus

Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Frequently)
• Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
• Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Occasionally)
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
• Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Constantly)
• Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
• Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
• Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
• Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
• Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
• Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Constantly)
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Constantly)
• Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)

Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Frequently)
• Outdoor weather conditions (Occasionally)
• Wet or humid conditions (not weather related) (Occasionally)
• Extreme cold (not weather related) (Occasionally)
• Extreme heat (not weather related) (Occasionally)
• Dust, fumes, gases (Occasionally)
• Moving mechanical parts (Occasionally)
• Potential electric shock (Occasionally)
• Prolonged exposure to vibration (Occasionally)
• High pitched noises/loud noises (Occasionally)
• Unprotected heights (Occasionally)
• Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
• CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)

Travel

• Travel may be required as needed to support business and organizational priorities

Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Expected Salary Range
$86,000.00 - $130,000.00