Control Board Operator

Airgas•Dayton, OH

22h•Remote

About The Position

Airgas Merchant Gases (AMG) is responsible for operating primary production facilities in the United States, with over 60 production locations across 29 states. The AMG fleet includes Air Separation (ASU), High Purity Nitrogen (HPN), High Purity Oxygen (HPX), Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA), and Liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) production units. AMG is undergoing a transformation to utilize big data and automation for improved reliability and efficiency in primary production operations, including the deployment of predictive analytics tools and remote operations. The ROCC Control Board Operator will remotely operate and control equipment for air separation, high pressure nitrogen and oxygen, and vacuum swing absorption across multiple U.S. sites from a central location. This role is also accountable for troubleshooting plant mechanical, instrumentation, and equipment issues, collaborating with engineering personnel to assist field technicians in identifying and correcting plant problems and inefficiencies. Periodically, the position will provide on-site field support for maintenance outages, startups, training, and coverage for onsite production technicians.

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.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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.
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.