- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Bakersfield
Job Summary:
To ensure the reliable operation, maintenance, and calibration of online process analyzers and associated systems used in refinery operations. The Analyzer Technician plays a critical role in maintaining process safety, product quality, and environmental compliance. This is a Safety Sensitive Position.
Essential Functions:
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on process analyzers (e.g., gas chromatographs, pH analyzers, oxygen analyzers, moisture analyzers).
- Calibrate and troubleshoot analyzers to ensure accurate readings and optimal performance.
- Assist in the installation and commissioning of new process and environmental compliance analyzer systems.
- Diagnose faults and perform corrective actions on malfunctioning analyzers.
- Maintain calibration records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Support audits and inspections by providing documentation and technical expertise.
- Participates in safety programs, and shows a strong safety culture and adheres to site policies and procedures.
- Adhere to refinery safety protocols, including PPE, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and confined space entry procedures.
- Conduct Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) prior to performing work.
- Ensure analyzer systems operate within safe parameters to prevent hazardous releases.
- Report unsafe conditions, near misses, or incidents immediately.
- Participate in safety meetings, training, and emergency drills.
- Handle and dispose of calibration gases and chemicals safely and in compliance with regulations.
- Support Management of Change (MOC) processes for analyzer system modifications.
- Completes preventive, corrective maintenance and scheduled maintenance; and improves operation of CEMS, instruments, and control devices and systems
- Trouble shoots and analyzes system problems and addresses deficiencies
- Ability to assist in developing maintenance and preventive maintenance procedures and training materials for CEMS, instrumentation and control systems
- Performs additional tasks and duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of sample conditioning systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with DCS and PLC integration.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Strong knowledge of analytical instrumentation and control systems.
- Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g., ISA, EPA, OSHA, ISO).
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Knowledge of CEMS, low voltage control systems, instrumentation, DCS systems, operation and configuration, PLC operation/programming, electrical/instrument control device settings and calibrations required
- Must hold a valid Driver License with excellent driving record
- Must be able to work extended shifts and respond to emergency call-outs as needed including weekend, evenings and holidays
- Proficient computer skills, familiarity with Google Suite preferred Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Associate degree or technical diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in analyzer maintenance in a refinery, renewable fuels, or chemical plant preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a physical test of pushing, pulling, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
- Must be able to climb ladders and or stairs on tanks, vessels and structures; wear respirator; work around equipment containing high pressures and temperatures and various chemicals
- Wear fire-retardant clothing and other personal protective equipment, such as SCBA, steel-toe shoes and ear and eye protection
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Global Clean Energy Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
