ASU Production Technician

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible
for Maintaining and Improving Plant performance. This is typically a non-shift
work position although situations may require work outside normal shift.
Performance Technician will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical
maintenance. See skill set listed below:

Manipulates air
separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements
Adjust plant control
variables, monitor and manage process equipment parameters to meet production
goals.
Obtain knowledge base
of the theory of air separation and related equipment associated with the
process; understand the plant's water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower
operations and equipment functioning.
Develop skills to
trouble shoot, evaluate process upsets and take corrective actions.
Must maintain Qualified
Electrical Worker certification
Performs maintenance on
compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when
required.
Reads and interprets
technical drawings and manuals.
Develop ability to
interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand process operations,
equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.
Participate in the
maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and current
start-up and operational procedures.
Demonstrate mechanical
aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform routine calibration and
maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintain appropriate records.
Be safety conscious,
i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminate hazards, etc.
Ability to prepare and
maintain production operations and distribution records to meet the
requirements of FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and other internal and
external requirements.
Participate in the
maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.
Prepare and maintain
production operations and distribution records to meet internal and external
requirements.
Prepare QA documents to
certify product quality; transcribe/transfer data from process computer data
bases and tables, etc. to prepare product loss and reports.
Good communication
skills (inter departmental, team members, vendors, etc.
Responsible for
reviewing and releasing medical grade product per FDA regulations.
Troubleshooting the
causes of plant operational issues and alarms, either directly or in
conjunction with the local team.
Assisting with starting
/ stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and
business needs.

Optimizing plant
performance by tracking performance data and implement the best operating plan
for all plants.
Executing productivity
ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.
Interacting closely
with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and
troubleshooting.
Perform other projects
and duties as assigned.
Complies with all
policies and standards

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma,
Technical School or related industrial experience.

EXPERIENCE:

1-3 years Compressors,
pumps, valves and expanders, also Instrument & electrical testing equipment
preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and
ABILITIES:

Basic Computer skills.
On call for plant needs of any kind, (Personnel, Equipment, Customer problems)
Statistical and analytical skills.
Clean driving record.
Strong understanding of Safety Practices and
policies for the Industrial Gas Industry
Strong understanding of Air Separation Principles
Strong understanding of compressors, pumps and expanders
Strong understanding of electrical motors, electrical power distribution and
electrical safety.
Possess skills to utilize I&E test equipment, including DVM, megger,
process calibrator, transmitter simulator.
Ability to utilize troubleshooting skills on Medium voltage panels, low voltage
panels, Programmable Logic Controllers, field process measuring equipment and
vibration equipment
Understanding of Analytical principles.

TRAVEL: 10% travel for
scheduled training where applicable.

Matheson is an Equal
Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth
under EEOC. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color,
Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability
EOE AA
M/F/VET/Disability