operations and maintenance

The Analyzer Technician performs a wide variety of technical tasks for the Texas Team across a wide area of responsibility. The primary focus of this position will be the safe operation, calibration, and preventative maintenance of various types of on-line process analyzers and their respective shelters which provide process analysis of several different chemical products and feedstocks.

Analyzer Technicians are expected to be proficient in planning and coordinating work activities with other team members and support groups and to act on their own initiative to identify and correct analyzer, analyzer auxiliary equipment, and analyzer shelter related issues. Analyzer Technicians are also expected to address any equipment security concerns, identify and correct workplace hazards, and address any possible environmental concerns. They may be required to act as a field team liaison/Subject Matter Expert when working with third parties and when necessary for project planning, development, and implementation work with a wide variety of individuals and personalities on a daily basis. Analyzer Technicians are process oriented with a focus on results and will apply technical and business principles while using all available tools and methods to make independent decisions while performing their daily work. They will be required to maintain a minimum of Hazwoper Level II and Level V certification and possess a demonstratable knowledge of emergency response procedures. The successful candidate will be expected to perform week long on-call duty as the primary on-call contact at a minimum of once a month and possibly more often when coverage needs arise and will be expected to answer calls after regular work hours, on weekends and during holidays. Under our current normal workload this position will require 20 to 30% overtime to be worked.

This position requires an individual with extensive analyzer calibration and maintenance experience in an oil and gas plant/pipeline type environment.

This position will follow a 9/80 work schedule.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

Operation, calibration, and maintenance of the on-line gas chromatographs and their associated support systems such as sample probes, sample heating systems, pressure & temperature transmitters, gas leak detectors, and overpressure protection devices. Support of future analyzer related project work and project management of smaller projects is expected as well as installation of new equipment and upgrades to existing facilities. Interface with third party customers and provide required product quality data when necessary.

Must be able to maintain and troubleshoot a variety of on-line process analyzer equipment including Siemens Maxum II Advance gas chromatographs, Teledyne O2 analyzers, and Ametek Moisture analyzers along with the associated process sample probes, sample conditioning systems, and emissions controls/gas leak detection equipment. The successful candidate will be able to perform all levels of troubleshooting and repair of the various analyzers including ability to read GC schematics in order to set column flows along with making technical adjustments based on analyzer related alarms and interpretation of analyzer chromatograms. The individual will also be responsible troubleshooting and repairing various instrument, electrical, and communication problems related to the analyzers, their associated data gathering devices, and related support equipment. The successful candidate will work with local/remote operations, technical, and maintenance personnel as well as the CPP engineering and SCADA groups. The successful candidate will also be required to operate portable analysis equipment (sometimes on short notice) in a variety of remote environments during pipeline decommission/recommission activities. The ability to fill many different roles, remain flexible in order to accomplish any task within the individual’s competencies as assigned by local management, and work safely/efficiently is essential for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• Ability to pass scheduled assessments of analyzer related knowledge and abilities in order to determine current aptitude and readiness to perform necessary job duties.

• Hazwoper Level II & V certification is required. If not currently certified, must become certified within 1 year of hire and certifications must be maintained

• Valid driver’s license required

• TWIC card required or ability to pass background check and obtain a TWIC card

• ISTC or HSC basic safety training certification required or ability to complete the training along with various site-specific training courses as required for third party facility access

• Proficient in the use of SAP preferred

• Minimum 2 years’ experience calibrating and maintaining gas chromatographs, oxygen analyzers, and moisture analyzers and associated support equipment on a daily basis preferably in an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Simens Applied Automation Maxum II Gas Chromatographs, Ametek Moisture analyzers, and Teledyne O2 analyzers.

• Experience with industrial plant and/or pipeline related sample probes and sample conditioning systems.

• Experience interfacing with remotely controlled operations utilizing SCADA type controls systems to monitor analyzer data points.

Other skills that will be considered:

• Institutional knowledge of analysis of purity products and feedstocks

• Experience with gas chromatographs, oxygen analyzers, and moisture analyzers other than the brands previously specified.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments won't be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.

Important note:

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.  

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have 72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the online assessment.    

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Maintenance Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results. 

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