• ASU Production Technician

    Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. (Albany, NY)


    Responsible for Maintaining and Improving Plant performance.This is typically a non-shift work position although situations may requirework outside normal shift.

     

    Production Technician will perform mechanical, instrumentand electrical maintenance. See skill set listed below:

    Essential Functions

    Manipulatesair separation controls to meet product specifications and productionrequirements

     

    Adjust plantcontrol variables, monitor and manage process equipment parameters to meetproduction goals.

     

    Obtainknowledge base of the theory of air separation and related equipment associatedwith the process; understand the plant's water chemistry to assure propercooling tower operations and equipment functioning.

     

    Developskills to trouble shoot, evaluate process upsets and take corrective actions.

     

    Mustmaintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification

     

    Performsmaintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plantequipment, when required.

     

    Reads andinterprets technical drawings and manuals.

     

    Developability to interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand processoperations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.

     

    Participatein the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and currentstart-up and operational procedures.

     

    Demonstratemechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform routinecalibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintain appropriaterecords.

     

    Be safetyconscious, i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminate hazards, etc.

     

    Ability toprepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet therequirements of FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and other internal andexternal requirements.

     

    Participatein the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.

     

    Prepare andmaintain production operations and distribution records to meet internal andexternal requirements.

     

    Prepare QAdocuments to certify product quality; transcribe/transfer data from processcomputer data bases and tables, etc. to prepare product loss and reports.

     

    Goodcommunication skills (inter departmental, team members, vendors, etc.

     

    Responsiblefor reviewing and releasing medical grade product per FDA regulations.

     

    Troubleshootingthe causes of plant operational issues and alarms, either directly or inconjunction with the local team.

     

    Assistingwith starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operatingconditions and business needs.

     

    Optimizingplant performance by tracking performance data and implement the best operatingplan for all plants.

     

    Executingproductivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.

     

    Interactingclosely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimizationand troubleshooting.

     

    Performother projects and duties as assigned.

     

    Performsother duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education

    Associate's Degree High School diploma, Technical School orrelated industrial experience required

    Work Experience

    1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, alsoInstrument & electrical testing equipment preferred

     

    Knowledge, Skills andAbilitiesBasicComputer skills.

     

    On call forplant needs of any kind, (Personnel, Equipment, Customer problems) Statisticaland analytical skills.

     

    Cleandriving record.

     

    Strongunderstanding of Safety Practices and policies for the Industrial Gas Industry

     

    Strongunderstanding of Air Separation Principles

     

    Strongunderstanding of compressors, pumps and expanders

     

    Strongunderstanding of electrical motors, electrical power distribution andelectrical safety.

     

    Possessskills to utilize I&E test equipment, including DVM, megger, process calibrator,transmitter simulator.

     

    Ability toutilize troubleshooting skills on Medium voltage panels, low voltage panels,Programmable Logic Controllers, field process measuring equipment and vibrationequipment

     

    Understandingof Analytical principles.

    PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

    Stationary Position - FREQUENTLY

     

    Move/Traverse - FREQUENTLY

     

    Stationary Position/Seated - OCCASIONALLY

     

    Transport/Lifting - OCCASIONALLY - 30lbs.

     

    Transport/Carrying - OCCASIONALLY - 30lbs.

     

    Exerting Force/Pushing - FREQUENTLY

     

    Exerting Force/Pulling - FREQUENTLY

     

    Ascend/Descend - FREQUENTLY

     

    Balancing - RARELY

     

    Position Self/Stooping - FREQUENTLY

     

    Position Self/Kneeling - FREQUENTLY

     

    Reaching - RARELY

     

    Handling - OCCASIONALLY

     

    Grasping OCCASIONALLY

     

    Feeling - OCCASIONALLY

     

    Communicate/Talking - FREQUENTLY

     

    Communicate/Hearing - FREQUENTLY

     

    Repetitive Motions - OCCASIONALLY

     

    Coordination - OCCASIONALLY

    Travel Requirements

    10% Travel for scheduled Training where applicable.

     

    The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complieswith the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilityor protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability