Production Technician

Airgas•Pixley, CA

54d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Plant Technician has the responsibility for the operation and control of equipment used in air separation, vacuum swing absorption and carbon dioxide plants. This role is also accountable for the care and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment. The position will provide support to various types of processing plants in order to support startups, training and leave coverage for normal production technicians.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
Ability to work nights, weekends and possibly holidays in order to meet shift and on-call requirements.
Ability to be locked in at site for abnormal weather conditions
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations).
Ability to use computers-knowledge of Google office software.
Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude.
Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers.
Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, 4-GAS monitor, and FRC clothing
Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.
Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces
Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work
Be comfortable working along on nights and weekends (1-man shift environment)

Nice To Haves

Technical Associates degree preferred
3+ years of technical training or operations experience
Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred.
Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures.
Instill safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices.
Work safely in all situations.
Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo).
Perform all work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.
Ensure contractors, visitors, co-workers and others comply with company safety policies/procedures. Issues safe work permit documentation and performs lock-out tag-out of equipment.
Acquire knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment.
Exhibit instrumentation and mechanical aptitude.
Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate procedures; read and interpret flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
Keep accurate records and be diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles.
Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, operations PM's.
Maintain and expect high housekeeping and organizational standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays
14 weeks paid child birth benefit
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit
Parental leave
Jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave
Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents
Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children