Analyzer Technician

Analyzer Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals fibers and plastics committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America Europe and Asia we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles cleaner energy advanced medical devices and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety sustainability and customer success we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

The Analyzer Technician at the Ascend Pensacola Site is responsible for maintaining a variety of process analytical systems used for live process analysis and regulatory compliance. Technicians work independently and as a team to perform daily maintenance and troubleshooting to achieve the goal of providing reliable and accurate analysis.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

• Maintain online analytical instrumentation through preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues that impair proper functionality of analytical systems.
• Provide the required support needed to resolve non-scheduled priority jobs during normal and after hours.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis to discover and eliminate reoccurring failures.
• Identify spare parts needed to reduce or eliminate equipment down time.
• Recommend improvements to increase performance and reliability.
• Assist with updating and creating equipment specification sheets equipment files checklist and procedures.
• Train and mentor less experienced Analyzer Technicians.
• Provide support for capital improvements including scope development factory acceptance testing installation oversight commissioning efforts and equipment start-up.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the routine checks and maintenance required to ensure equipment functionality.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Ascend safe work permit and work practices.
• Work independently demonstrate organizational skills prioritize tasks and complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Give inputs to gas cylinder program in area of responsibility.
• Develop implement and support continuous improvements to Process Analyzer Systems at the site.
• Investigate identify and resolve analyzer system failures.
• Maintain the documentation and drawings needed to support analyzer installations.
• Support Process Safety activities such as MOCs document updates and required training.
• Assure compliance requirements for internal and external audits.
• Provide input for developing job plans turnaround scope and testing criteria.
• Participate in incident investigations associated with Process Analyzer Systems.
• Accountable for day-to-day technical support necessary to meet department and site Safety and Production goals and objectives.
• Willing and able to respond to off-hour emergencies to resolve critical equipment issues and support extended work hours during site outages and turnarounds.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of (5) consecutive years as a fully qualified I/E Technician Electrician Lab Technician or Process Operator.
• Associates or Technical Degree formal apprentice program or Military background in relevant technical fields strong chemistry background is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Able to use computer applications (Excel Microsoft Office TEAMS) and practical knowledge of computer hardware.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting knowledge maintenance repair experience and capital project support (reviews factory acceptance testing installation inspections and start-up support).
• Strong problem solver and self-starter
• Ability to perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership learning and development skills
• Ability to effectively interface with manufacturing engineering and other functions including contractors
• Able to demonstrate the abilities to locate and understand P&IDs drawings procedures and document control requirements.
• Basic understanding of analytical methodology practices
• Ability to climb to 70 feet lift containers weighing up to 50 pounds and transport compressed gas cylinders weighing up to 250 pounds.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) plus years of experience in maintaining process analyzers sample conditioning systems and communications architecture.
• Experience with on-line analyzers such as GC IR Mass Spec Titration CEMS HRVOC Oxygen Water Quality Gas Detection etc. in a petrochemical facility.
• Experienced in process analyzer maintenance project commissioning and start-up support.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize the Process Historian trend data from online analyzers
• Experienced and able to demonstrate how routine and non-routine activities support process analyzer maintenance execution and reliability.
• Experienced and able to demonstrate Cylinder Gas Audits (CGA) requirements including documentation requirements.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experienced in process gas and liquid applications and emissions monitoring (CEMS).
• Strong understanding of gas chromatography technology.
• Proficient using a data historian to trend and analyze data.
• Fundamental understanding of chemistry spectroscopy and chromatography.
• Working knowledge of SAP

SAFETY

• Must be able to demonstrate based on past performance personal safety management and adherence to safe work practices.
• Actively participant foster and encourage a safe work culture.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory/compliance issues and ESH policies guidelines and procedures in a highly hazardous chemical company is a plus.

At Ascend Performance Materials we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters search firms or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company our people do big things and make big decisions often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big meaningful waysall within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 66 value chain creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone everywhere every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation led by Ascend employees supports Ascend families in times of need provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customer-focused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesnt only apply to the marketplace it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E our continuous improvement program guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. Youll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesnt mean simply working quickly it means critical thinking creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We dont accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments sites and geography. This means you wont be boxed into a single role at Ascend you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status citizenship genetic information or other protected status under federal state or local laws.