ASU Production Technician - Lawton OK

Matheson • Lawton, OK

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining and improving plant performance. This is typically a non-shift work position, although situations may require work outside normal shifts. The Performance Technician will perform mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance. The role involves manipulating air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements, adjusting plant control variables, and monitoring/managing process equipment parameters. It requires developing a knowledge base of air separation theory and related equipment, understanding plant water chemistry for cooling tower operations, and troubleshooting process upsets. A Qualified Electrical Worker certification is required. Maintenance tasks include work on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment. The role involves reading and interpreting technical drawings, Process & Instrument Drawings, and maintaining/updating work instructions. Mechanical aptitude, equipment performance evaluation, calibration of analytical test equipment, and record-keeping are essential. Safety consciousness is paramount. The position requires preparing and maintaining production operations and distribution records to meet FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems, and other requirements. QA document preparation for product quality certification and data transfer for reports are also part of the duties. Good communication skills are necessary for inter-departmental, team, and vendor interactions. The role is responsible for reviewing and releasing medical-grade product per FDA regulations, troubleshooting plant operational issues and alarms, assisting with safe plant start-ups/shutdowns, optimizing plant performance by tracking data and implementing operating plans, executing productivity ideas, and interacting closely with supporting groups for optimization and troubleshooting. Other projects and duties as assigned, and compliance with all policies and standards are expected.

Requirements

• High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience
• Qualified Electrical Worker certification
• 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 Preferred - Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, also Instrument & electrical testing equipment

Responsibilities

• Manipulates air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements.
• Adjust plant control variables, monitor and manage process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
• Develop skills to troubleshoot, evaluate process upsets and take corrective actions.
• Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when required.
• Reads and interprets technical drawings and manuals.
• Participate in the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, 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.
• Ability to 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.
• Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.
• Prepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet 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.
• Troubleshooting the causes of plant operational issues and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.
• Assisting with starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
• Optimizing plant performance by tracking performance data and implement the best operating plan for all plants.
• Executing productivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.
• Interacting closely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Medical grade product review and release per FDA regulations
• Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED