AG-Operator, Production I (ASU)

Airgas • Anchorage, AK

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Plant Operator I in Anchorage, AK! At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you! This position is responsible for leading the operations and maintenance of the only medically certified air separation unit that produces cryogenic liquid oxygen and nitrogen for use in both medical and industrial applications. The associates who operate this facility are tasked with ensuring efficient and reliable operations. Follows and adheres to all safety and regulatory procedures including OSHA, FDA, and DOT by performing the following. Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment. Monitors and maintains the safe operation of an Air Separation Facility which produces cryogenic products. Controls flow, purities, and pressures of the manufacturing process using the computer operating system. May be responsible for monitoring the remote Vacuum Pressure Swing Absorption (VPSA) plants on a rotating basis while on call. May share on-call responsibilities with other operators to facilitate uninterrupted plant operations. Performs quality control functions associated with products to maintain quality assurance. Prepares and maintains accurate records in accordance with all safety, quality, regulatory and production requirements, such as plant readings, and plant maintenance, etc. Determines if immediate maintenance action is required and acts appropriately by informing the direct manager. Takes initiative to improve facilities (i.e. operations, reliability, and costs) while staying within budget and communicating with Plant Manager. Performs administrative functions, i.e. requisitioning, purchasing, production accounting, and(closure of PO’s and receiving / time inputting) as needed. Airgas associates are encouraged to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance. All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent six months relatable experience and education.
• Ability to read and follow company standard operating procedures.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime to keep the plant running with limited downtown.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years experience working with motors, compressors, pumps, and drives in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Demonstrates basic (piping, valves) understanding of Process Instrumentation Drawings and Process Flow Diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Leads the operations and maintenance of the only medically certified air separation unit that produces cryogenic liquid oxygen and nitrogen for use in both medical and industrial applications.
• Ensuring efficient and reliable operations.
• Follows and adheres to all safety and regulatory procedures including OSHA, FDA, and DOT.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitors and maintains the safe operation of an Air Separation Facility which produces cryogenic products.
• Controls flow, purities, and pressures of the manufacturing process using the computer operating system.
• May be responsible for monitoring the remote Vacuum Pressure Swing Absorption (VPSA) plants on a rotating basis while on call.
• May share on-call responsibilities with other operators to facilitate uninterrupted plant operations.
• Performs quality control functions associated with products to maintain quality assurance.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records in accordance with all safety, quality, regulatory and production requirements, such as plant readings, and plant maintenance, etc.
• Determines if immediate maintenance action is required and acts appropriately by informing the direct manager.
• Takes initiative to improve facilities (i.e. operations, reliability, and costs) while staying within budget and communicating with Plant Manager.
• Performs administrative functions, i.e. requisitioning, purchasing, production accounting, and(closure of PO’s and receiving / time inputting) as needed.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees
• progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children
• 401k plan with company matching funds
• tuition reimbursement
• discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents
• Airgas Scholarship Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees