What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Technician - Pensacola, FL position at Matheson Tri-Gas?
JOB TITLE - HYCO Operations Tech
The HYCO Operations Technician is responsible for the over site for day-to-day operations of the plant. Ensures that all production, quality and schedules requirements are met. Creates a culture that supports the Matheson Spirit with shift employees. Leads continuous improvement by supporting the employee training programs. Providing clear communication with the other three shifts, Maintenance Technicians and Site Management. Ensuring a safe work environment for employees. Assist in performing root cause analysis when issues arise and ensuring they are corrected.
Essential Function
Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
Follow Lone Worker Requirements.
Promote a safe work environment.
Report safety incidents and near
misses.
Report any unsafe conditions,
environmental concerns and process problems to management immediately.
Contribute to the improvement of the
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality programs.
Apply the HWP process, LOTO and energy
isolation procedures as required for company and contractor personnel.
Follow EMOC procedure for all changes
to process and operating procedures.
Maintain site security.
Maintain site orderliness.
Perform safety
indoctrinations for contractors.
Reliability, Utilize Computerized
Maintenance Management System to execute, document and continuously improve
equipment preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.
Support Area Manager, Utilize Web
based programs (TBD) to execute, document all corrective actions issued to the
site from Audits and Incidents review (when applicable).
Collect and interpret trends in
equipment condition monitoring data.
Maintain plant spares inventory and
raise gaps to management attention.
Follow work instructions and annotate
with feedback.
Perform and document process and
product analyzers calibration checks.
Set up and safely operate all tools
and equipment necessary to perform assigned work.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform Shutdowns, Start-ups, and production rate changes
for plant(s) in area.
Monitor key process variables and
maintain plant(s) in efficient steady state operation.
Troubleshoot process problems to
identify equipment requiring maintenance.
Understand the cooling water treatment
chemistry and perform water treatment tasks.
Administrative and Managerial
Follow all Quality Control requirements to ensure a quality
product is delivered to Matheson's customers. Meet FDA requirements where
applicable.
Follow all Environmental guidelines
and reporting requirements to ensure all applicable regulations are followed.
Document in plant logbook date and
time of all machinery start/stops, analyzer calibrations, process upsets,
product losses, customer complaints, or any other major event(s).
Maintain open continuous line of
communication with all HYCO Managers.
Complete required SHE site and safety
equipment inspection forms.
Maintain orderly and clean work in
workshop and plant process areas.
Direct and monitor contractors.
Maintain production logs, perform
operations data entry into Process Operation Record system.
Lead and participate in operations and
safety meetings.
Participate in safety committee
activities as required - drill planning, energy isolation reviews, etc...
Complete all training activities
according to schedule and meet annual performance goals.
Support entry level Operations
Technicians through coaching and mentoring.
Check business email daily.
Interface with Customer's Operations
Team regarding Process Operations Changes and Safety related issues.
Accept On call duty and overtime as
required.
Effectively prioritize and help to
plan all maintenance work activities and operations schedules.
Support sites outside of the home Area
as required.
Support plant and
equipment commissioning activities.
Mark-up engineering drawings to
document changes or disparities.
Identify cost effective solutions,
follow company purchasing procedure and spending limitations.
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent
experience
Work Experience
Preferred 4-6 years in an Industrial setting with increasing responsibility in a
Plant Operations role
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Math - basic algebra, fractions/percentages,
unit conversion.
Personal computer proficiency
(Internet, Word processing, Excel spreadsheets), and other software used by the
company.
Strong interpersonal abilities to
support team philosophy and strategy.
Strong interpersonal abilities to
support mentoring/coaching activities.
Strong organizational ability.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid State Driver's License Required
TWIC Card
Matheson is an 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. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
