ASU Production Technician - Odessa, TX

Matheson • Odessa, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The ASU Production Technician is responsible for maintaining and improving plant performance. This role typically involves non-shift work but may require work outside normal hours. The technician will perform mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance, manipulate air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements, and adjust plant control variables. They will monitor and manage process equipment parameters, gain knowledge of air separation theory and related equipment, and understand plant water chemistry for proper cooling tower operations. The role requires developing skills to troubleshoot, evaluate process upsets, and take corrective actions. A Qualified Electrical Worker certification must be maintained. Maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment is required, along with reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals, including Process & Instrument Drawings. Participation in the maintenance and updating of work instructions for accurate start-up and operational procedures is expected. The technician will demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment, and maintain records. Safety consciousness is crucial, including participation in safety meetings, maintaining safe work areas, and eliminating hazards. The ability to prepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems, and other requirements is necessary. QA document preparation to certify product quality, transcribing data from process computer databases, and preparing product loss and reports are also key responsibilities. Good communication skills are essential for inter-departmental, team member, and vendor interactions. The role includes reviewing and releasing medical grade product per FDA regulations, troubleshooting plant operational issues and alarms, assisting with safe plant start-ups/stops, optimizing plant performance by tracking data and implementing operating plans, executing productivity ideas and Best Practices, 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
• Basic Computer skills.
• On call for plant needs of any kind, (Personnel, Equipment, Customer problems)
• Statistical and analytical skills.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve plant performance.
• Perform mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals, including Process & Instrument Drawings.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical grade product release per FDA regulations
• Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

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