Lead Operations/Quality Tech

Airgas•Star, MS

1d•$38 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Operations/Quality Technician (LOQT) is responsible for the leadership of the quality function at the facility and the LOQT will assist the Plant / Facility Manager in the safe, reliable and efficient operations of the facility. The LOQT manages the processes that ensure that products and services are of the highest quality, while complying with all regulatory agencies and requirements including, but not limited to FDA, OSHA, EPA, DHS and company quality policies and procedures. Day to Day control and monitoring the processes to produce CO2, which includes operating and controlling the following: Furnaces Compressors DCS monitoring systems Rotating Equipment Catalyst Reactors Water Treatment Systems (Cooling Water Systems) Pneumatically Operated and Manual Valves Troubleshoot, respond to operating conditions, respond to customer order rates, and process optimization Complete operator rounds, execute minor preventative maintenance, and support mechanical and instrumentation maintenance and projects. Permit work in the field and monitor contract partners Participate in Process Safety and Personnel Safety programs and implement site policies and regulations. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

Applicants must have a HS diploma or equivalent.
A strong commitment to safety, working as a team, and operational excellence
A self-starter with a strong work ethic
Minimum of 3 years of experience within Quality Assurance in a processing environment.
Extremely organized with demonstrated skills administering quality and technical programs, including being able to establish and maintain a plant filing system and control of engineering documents.
Working knowledge of Food Safety Programs including SQF & HACCP

Nice To Haves

2 year technical degree preferred and/or military or technical experience.
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
2-years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment with chemical processing or petrochemical preferred
An associates degree in Process Technology or Engineering is advantageous and may be considered in lieu of experience
Industrial plant operations experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Leadership of the quality function at the facility
Assist the Plant / Facility Manager in the safe, reliable and efficient operations of the facility
Manage the processes that ensure that products and services are of the highest quality
Comply with all regulatory agencies and requirements including, but not limited to FDA, OSHA, EPA, DHS and company quality policies and procedures
Day to Day control and monitoring the processes to produce CO2
Operating and controlling Furnaces, Compressors, DCS monitoring systems, Rotating Equipment, Catalyst Reactors, Water Treatment Systems (Cooling Water Systems), Pneumatically Operated and Manual Valves
Troubleshoot, respond to operating conditions, respond to customer order rates, and process optimization
Complete operator rounds, execute minor preventative maintenance, and support mechanical and instrumentation maintenance and projects
Permit work in the field and monitor contract partners
Participate in Process Safety and Personnel Safety programs and implement site policies and regulations