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Analyzer Technician Job Description
An Analyzer Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing analytical instrumentation used in industrial facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, power plants, and manufacturing sites. These instruments monitor process conditions, product quality, emissions, and safety compliance.
Common analyzers include: Gas chromatographs (GC)
Oxygen analyzers
pH analyzers
Moisture analyzers
Conductivity analyzers
Emissions monitoring systems
Spectrometers
Process sampling systems Analyzer Technicians work closely with operations, instrumentation, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure accurate and reliable analyzer performance.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities Perform preventive maintenance on analytical equipment
Calibrate and validate analyzers according to company procedures
Troubleshoot instrument and sampling system issues
Repair or replace faulty analyzer components
Maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Support plant startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds
Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and technical manuals
Configure analyzer software and communication systems
Assist with analyzer installations and commissioning
Verify analyzer accuracy against laboratory results
Maintain sample conditioning systems and probes
Coordinate with operations to minimize downtime
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and permit procedures
Maintain housekeeping and safe work practices in analyzer shelters and process areas Required Skills and Qualifications Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and process controls
Experience with analytical instrumentation and calibration
Understanding of electrical systems and troubleshooting
Familiarity with PLC/DCS systems
Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Knowledge of OSHA and plant safety standards
Associate degree or technical certification preferred
Experience in petrochemical, refinery, or manufacturing environments preferred Common Work Environment
Analyzer Technicians typically work: In chemical plants, refineries, LNG facilities, or industrial plants
Both indoors and outdoors
Around high-temperature and hazardous process equipment
On rotating schedules, call-outs, or overtime when needed
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS1.
Strength:
a. Standing 65% Walking 15% Sitting 20% b. Lifting 30 lb. Carrying 30 lb. Pushing 70 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb. 2. Climbing F Balancing F 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching C Handling C Fingering C EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLSNP
Not PresentO Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%) Analyzer Technician Job Description
An Analyzer Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing analytical instrumentation used in industrial facilities such as refineries, chemical plants, power plants, and manufacturing sites. These instruments monitor process conditions, product quality, emissions, and safety compliance.
Common analyzers include: Gas chromatographs (GC)
Oxygen analyzers
pH analyzers
Moisture analyzers
Conductivity analyzers
Emissions monitoring systems
Spectrometers
Process sampling systems Analyzer Technicians work closely with operations, instrumentation, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure accurate and reliable analyzer performance.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities Perform preventive maintenance on analytical equipment
Calibrate and validate analyzers according to company procedures
Troubleshoot instrument and sampling system issues
Repair or replace faulty analyzer components
Maintain accurate maintenance and calibration records
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Support plant startups, shutdowns, and turnarounds
Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and technical manuals
Configure analyzer software and communication systems
Assist with analyzer installations and commissioning
Verify analyzer accuracy against laboratory results
Maintain sample conditioning systems and probes
Coordinate with operations to minimize downtime
Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and permit procedures
Maintain housekeeping and safe work practices in analyzer shelters and process areas Required Skills and Qualifications Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and process controls
Experience with analytical instrumentation and calibration
Understanding of electrical systems and troubleshooting
Familiarity with PLC/DCS systems
Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Knowledge of OSHA and plant safety standards
Associate degree or technical certification preferred
Experience in petrochemical, refinery, or manufacturing environments preferred Common Work Environment
Analyzer Technicians typically work: In chemical plants, refineries, LNG facilities, or industrial plants
Both indoors and outdoors
Around high-temperature and hazardous process equipment
On rotating schedules, call-outs, or overtime when needed Journeyman•Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.
Certified Journeyman•Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical.
Leadman•Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.