Production Technician

Airgas•Cleburne, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Production Plant Technician is responsible for operating and controlling equipment used in air separation, vacuum swing absorption, and carbon dioxide plants, and for caring for and maintaining plant mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical devices and equipment. The technician supports different processing plants, including startup assistance, training, and leave coverage for regular production technicians. The role monitors and maintains safe plant operation for facilities producing cryogenic or gaseous products. It controls flow, purity, and pressure processes using SCADA/HMI/PLC systems, and may involve remote monitoring of small plants and travel to sites to restart equipment or troubleshoot operational problems. During operational coverage, the technician maintains accurate records in accordance with safety, quality, regulatory, and production requirements. The position also involves maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation systems, performing calibrations, repairing plant equipment, and carrying out product quality assurance activities. The technician is expected to comply with Airgas safety procedures, cGMP practices, applicable regulatory requirements, and environmental, safety, quality assurance, and FDA compliance programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus two years of technical college or military technical experience.
Valid driver's license to operate company vehicles.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Strong analytical skills to collaboratively troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues using sound judgment.
Experience with plant instrumentation, measurement tools, and calibration techniques.
Ability to use common hand and test tools to repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
Flexibility regarding overtime, off-shifts, travel up to 75%, extended onsite plant stays, and weekend/holiday rotations.
Dedicated focus and visual attention to operate equipment and complete repairs.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, traverse office and manufacturing spaces, actively listen, exchange information, and assess computer data.
Ability to use a computer and telephone.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of air separation, CO2 plant, or industrial experience.
Basic understanding of refrigeration, water treatment, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain the safe operation of Airgas production facilities producing cryogenic or gaseous products.
Control flow, purities, and process pressures using SCADA/HMI/PLC systems.
Remotely monitor small plants and travel to sites to restart plants and troubleshoot operational problems.
Prepare and maintain accurate plant readings, maintenance, calibration, and other records in accordance with applicable requirements.
Maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation systems and perform calibrations according to manufacturers’ instructions, local work instructions, and regulations.
Install, maintain, adjust, and repair manual, pneumatic, electric, and electronic measuring, recording, and regulating instrumentation.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment.
Perform product quality assurance functions in accordance with local instructions, including during coverage events.
Maintain calibration standards, including inspection, testing, and measuring equipment and calibration gas cylinders.
Perform routine and non-routine analytical calibrations and adjustments.
Comply with Airgas safety policies and procedures and cGMP training and techniques.
Promote safe work behaviors and assist with safety incident and near-miss investigations using root cause analysis and recommending corrective actions.
Ensure applicable OSHA, EPA, and DHS requirements are met, including required training and recordkeeping.
Maintain environmental, safety, quality assurance, and FDA compliance systems and programs, including spare parts and preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance.
Provide plant support for startups, training, and leave coverage for regular production technicians.