ASU Production Technician -Middletown

Matheson•Middletown, OH

20h•$32 - $37•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. The technician will gain knowledge of air separation theory and related equipment, understand plant water chemistry for cooling tower operations, and develop skills to troubleshoot and correct process upsets. A Qualified Electrical Worker certification must be maintained. Maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment is required. The role includes reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals, understanding Process & Instrument Drawings for troubleshooting, and participating in the maintenance/updating of work instructions for accurate start-up and operational procedures. The technician will demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment, and maintain records. Safety consciousness is paramount, including participation in safety meetings, maintaining safe work areas, and hazard elimination. The ability to prepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems, and other requirements is essential. This includes preparing QA documents to certify product quality and transcribing data for reports. Good communication skills are necessary for inter-departmental interactions, team collaboration, and vendor relations. 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, and executing productivity ideas and best practices to control costs are key functions. Close interaction with supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting is expected. Other projects and duties as assigned, and compliance with all policies and standards are also required.

Requirements

High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience
1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, also Instrument & electrical testing equipment.
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.
Must maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification

Nice To Haves

Good communication skills (inter departmental, team members, vendors, etc.)

Responsibilities

Manipulates air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements.
Adjusts plant control variables, monitors and manages process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
Develops skills to troubleshoot, evaluate process upsets and take corrective actions.
Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment.
Reads and interprets technical drawings and manuals.
Develops ability to interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.
Participates in the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.
Demonstrates mechanical aptitude, evaluates equipment performance, performs routine calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintains 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.
Participates in the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.
Prepares and maintains production operations and distribution records to meet internal and external requirements.
Prepares QA documents to certify product quality; transcribes/transfers 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.