With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.
Department:
Maintenance and Reliability Department
Location:
Marcus Hook, PA.
Job Summary:
The Analyzer Technician is responsible for the maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of process analyzers, gas chromatographs, and other analytical instrumentation used in the manufacturing process. This role ensures the accuracy and reliability of plant process analyzers to maintain product quality, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency. The position is also frequently called on to troubleshoot analyzer and instrumentation equipment problems and perform unscheduled equipment repairs.
Additional duties include ordering and/or specifying parts needed, maintaining instrumentation and electrical equipment records, ensuring maintenance history is accurate and entered into the CMMS, interfacing with the work planner on job instructions, estimates, and documenting work in procedures and instructions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on process analyzers, gas chromatographs, pH meters, conductivity meters, and other analytical instruments.
- Troubleshoot and repair analyzer equipment to minimize plant downtime and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Calibrate and verify analyzer performance to meet operational and environmental standards.
- Work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to optimize analyzer performance and reliability.
- Interpret and analyze instrument readings, charts, and data to diagnose equipment issues.
- Maintain documentation of maintenance activities, calibration records, and regulatory compliance reports.
- Assist in commissioning new analyzer systems and implementing upgrades.
- Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability.
- Provide technical support and training to plant personnel on analyzer operation and troubleshooting.
- Assist planner as needed to develop accurate Analyzer and I&E work plans.
- Specify and order material to complete Analyzer and I&E work orders.
- Update equipment files and records as needed.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required, associate’s degree or technical certification in instrumentation, electronics, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in a chemical, refining, or industrial environment
- Knowledge of gas chromatography, spectroscopy, and electrochemical analysis techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Proficiency with calibration software and diagnostic tools.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work on-call and overtime hours as needed.
- Must be able to set priorities, be self-motivated, and foster good relationships with coworkers and service providers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree or certification in Analyzer or I&E maintenance (e.g., ISA CCST, TDLAS training).
- Experience with SAP
- Very strong organization skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, etc..)
What we offer
At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Teladoc
- A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
- Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members
Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
