• ASU Production Technician - Spartanburg SHA

    Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. (Spartanburg, SC)


    JOB TITLE - ASU Production Technician

     

    Responsible forMaintaining and Improving Plant performance. This is typically a non-shift workposition although situations may require work outside normal shift. PerformanceTechnician will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance.

    Essential Functions

    Manipulates airseparation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements

     

    Adjust plant control variables, monitor andmanage process equipment parameters to meet production goals.

     

    Obtain knowledge base of the theory of airseparation and related equipment associated with the process; understand theplant's water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations and equipmentfunctioning.

     

    Develop skills to trouble shoot, evaluateprocess upsets and take corrective actions.

     

    Must maintain Qualified Electrical Workercertification

     

    Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps,turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when required.

     

    Reads and interprets technical drawings andmanuals.

     

    Develop ability to interpret Process &Instrument Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid introuble shooting system anomalies.

     

    Participate in the maintenance/updating of workinstructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operationalprocedures.

     

    Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluateequipment performance, perform routine calibration and maintenance ofanalytical test equipment and maintain appropriate records.

     

    Be safety conscious, i.e., meetings, work areas,eliminate hazards, etc.

     

    Ability to prepare and maintain productionoperations 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 ofplant and equipment work instructions.

     

    Prepare and maintain production operations anddistribution 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. toprepare product loss and reports.

     

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

     

    Responsible for reviewing and releasing medicalgrade product per FDA regulations.

     

    Troubleshooting the causes of plant operationalissues and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.

     

    Assisting with starting / stopping the plants ina safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.

     

    Optimizing plant performance by trackingperformance data and implement the best operating plan for all plants.

     

    Executing productivity ideas and Best Practicesto keep plant costs down.

     

    Interacting closely with all the supportinggroups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.

     

    Perform other projects and duties as assigned

     

    Required for All Jobs

     

    Performs other duties as assigned

     

    Complies with all policies and standards

    Qualifications

    High School Diploma, Technical School or relatedindustrial experience - Required

    Work Experience

    Preferred 1-3 years of experience in Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders,also Instrument & electrical testing equipment

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    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 SafetyPractices 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 andelectrical 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 voltagepanels, Programmable Logic Controllers, field process measuring equipment andvibration equipment

     

    Understanding of Analytical principles.

     

    Matheson is an EqualOpportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forthunder EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability