Control Board Operator

Airgas•Cleveland, OH

9d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is seeking a Control Board Operator in Independence, OH. This role is responsible for the day-to-day remote operation and control of equipment used in air separation, high pressure nitrogen and oxygen, and vacuum swing absorption for multiple sites across the United States from a central location. The operator will also be accountable for troubleshooting plant mechanical, instrumentation, and equipment issues, working with engineering personnel and assisting field technicians. Periodically, this position will provide on-site field support for maintenance outages, startups, training, and leave coverage for onsite production technicians. Airgas is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED with 5+ years of experience operating a control board in an industrial plant setting.
Prior experience with DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC interfaces.
Strong background in Electrical or Instrumentation (E&I) troubleshooting.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control logic.
Works a rotating days/nights 24/7 shift-based schedule, including weekends, and holidays.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Requires continuous mental and visual attention to monitor multiple plant screens and data streams simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical college degree or military technical experience.
Air Separation or Cryogenic plant experience is highly preferred.
Critical Thinking: Ability to work independently to diagnose complex process malfunctions and make high-stakes decisions under pressure.
Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for collaborating with field technicians, management, and stakeholders.
Adaptability: A free-thinking, innovative attitude toward problem-solving in a changing environment.
Digital Literacy: Proficiency in Google Workspace and digital maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

Remotely monitors and maintains the safe operation of production facilities using DCS (Delta-V, Allen Bradley, etc), HMI, and PLC systems to control flow, purities, and pressures.
Executes Process engineers recommendations to adjust operating modes, utilizing energy optimization principles to maximize liquid/gas production.
Manages short-term supply availability by collaborating with logistics teams and manages product inventory to meet customer needs.
Safely executes emergency protocols during plant upsets or equipment failures, facilitating communication and escalation to ensure continuity of supply.
Diagnoses and resolves plant alerts, alarms, and malfunctions related to mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical devices.
Works closely with engineering personnel to identify and resolve ongoing plant challenges and long-term performance trends.
Maintains rigorous documentation of all operational incidents, communications, and plant readings in the electronic logbook and Case Management systems.
Periodically provides on-site field support for plant startups, local technician training, and leave coverage.
Ensures 100% compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) to prevent injury and environmental impact.
Assists with safety incident investigations (Root Cause Analysis) and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) as directed.