ASU Production Technician role focused on maintaining and improving air separation plant performance, covering mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance plus operational troubleshooting. Matheson Tri-Gas is an industrial gas company, and the standout perk is the $26–$30/hr hourly rate with mostly non-shift work (though off-hours may be required).
- Mostly non-shift work position
- Work on ASU performance optimization
- Training travel about 10%
Production Technician will perform mechanical, instrumentand electrical maintenance. See skill set listed below:
Essential Functions
Manipulatesair separation controls to meet product specifications and productionrequirements
Adjust plantcontrol variables, monitor and manage process equipment parameters to meetproduction goals.
Obtainknowledge base of the theory of air separation and related equipment associatedwith the process; understand the plant's water chemistry to assure propercooling tower operations and equipment functioning.
Developskills to trouble shoot, evaluate process upsets and take corrective actions.
Mustmaintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification
Performsmaintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plantequipment, when required.
Reads andinterprets technical drawings and manuals.
Developability to interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand processoperations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.
Participatein the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and currentstart-up and operational procedures.
Demonstratemechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform routinecalibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintain appropriaterecords.
Be safetyconscious, i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminate hazards, etc.
Ability toprepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet therequirements of FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and other internal andexternal requirements.
Participatein the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.
Prepare andmaintain production operations and distribution records to meet internal andexternal requirements.
Prepare QAdocuments to certify product quality; transcribe/transfer data from processcomputer data bases and tables, etc. to prepare product loss and reports.
Goodcommunication skills (inter departmental, team members, vendors, etc.
Responsiblefor reviewing and releasing medical grade product per FDA regulations.
Troubleshootingthe causes of plant operational issues and alarms, either directly or inconjunction with the local team.
Assistingwith starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operatingconditions and business needs.
Optimizingplant performance by tracking performance data and implement the best operatingplan for all plants.
Executingproductivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.
Interactingclosely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimizationand troubleshooting.
Performother projects and duties as assigned.
Performsother duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Associate's Degree High School diploma, Technical School orrelated industrial experience required
Work Experience
1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, alsoInstrument & electrical testing equipment preferred
Knowledge, Skills andAbilitiesBasicComputer skills.
On call forplant needs of any kind, (Personnel, Equipment, Customer problems) Statisticaland analytical skills.
Cleandriving record.
Strongunderstanding of Safety Practices and policies for the Industrial Gas Industry
Strongunderstanding of Air Separation Principles
Strongunderstanding of compressors, pumps and expanders
Strongunderstanding of electrical motors, electrical power distribution andelectrical safety.
Possessskills to utilize I&E test equipment, including DVM, megger, process calibrator,transmitter simulator.
Ability toutilize troubleshooting skills on Medium voltage panels, low voltage panels,Programmable Logic Controllers, field process measuring equipment and vibrationequipment
Understandingof Analytical principles.
PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
Stationary Position - FREQUENTLY
Move/Traverse - FREQUENTLY
Stationary Position/Seated - OCCASIONALLY
Transport/Lifting - OCCASIONALLY - 30lbs.
Transport/Carrying - OCCASIONALLY - 30lbs.
Exerting Force/Pushing - FREQUENTLY
Exerting Force/Pulling - FREQUENTLY
Ascend/Descend - FREQUENTLY
Balancing - RARELY
Position Self/Stooping - FREQUENTLY
Position Self/Kneeling - FREQUENTLY
Reaching - RARELY
Handling - OCCASIONALLY
Grasping OCCASIONALLY
Feeling - OCCASIONALLY
Communicate/Talking - FREQUENTLY
Communicate/Hearing - FREQUENTLY
Repetitive Motions - OCCASIONALLY
Coordination - OCCASIONALLY
Compensation
$26 -30/hr.Travel Requirements
10% Travel for scheduled Training where applicable.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complieswith the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilityor protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability