ASU Production Technician - Durant, OK/Sherman, TX

Matheson•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician is responsible for maintaining and improving plant performance. This role typically involves mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance. The technician will manipulate air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements, adjust plant control variables, and monitor process equipment parameters. A strong understanding of air separation theory, related equipment, and plant water chemistry is necessary. The role requires the ability to troubleshoot process upsets and take corrective actions, and maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification. Maintenance tasks include work on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment. The technician will read and interpret technical drawings, including Process & Instrument Drawings, and participate in the maintenance and updating of work instructions for start-up and operational procedures. Evaluating equipment performance, performing routine calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment, and maintaining records are also key responsibilities. Safety consciousness is paramount, including participation in safety meetings, maintaining safe work areas, and hazard elimination. The role requires preparing and maintaining production operations and distribution records to meet FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems, and other internal/external requirements. Preparing QA documents to certify product quality, transcribing data for product loss reports, and troubleshooting plant operational issues and alarms are also part of the job. Assisting with safe plant start-ups and shutdowns, optimizing plant performance by tracking data and implementing operating plans, and executing productivity ideas are expected. Close interaction with supporting groups and personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting is necessary. Other projects and duties as assigned, and compliance with all company policies and standards are required.

Requirements

High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience
Basic Computer skills.
On call for plant needs of any kind, (Personnel, Equipment, Customer problems)
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.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years experience with Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, also Instrument & electrical testing equipment
Statistical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Manipulate 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 troubleshoot, evaluate process upsets and take corrective actions.
Maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification.
Perform maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when required.
Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
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.
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.
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.
Prepare QA documents to certify product quality; transcribe/transfer data from process computer data bases and tables, etc. to prepare product loss and reports.
Troubleshoot the causes of plant operational issues and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.
Assist with starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
Optimize plant performance by tracking performance data and implement the best operating plan for all plants.
Execute productivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.
Interact closely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.