What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASU Production Tech- St. Marys, PA position at mathesongas?
ASU Production Technicians perform start-up and shut-down
activities as well as Preventative and Corrective Maintenance. Interface
through electronic, pneumatic and/or mechanical systems to control the air
separation unit to meet the expectations of our pipeline and merchant
customers. Maximize efficiencies, minimize down time and ensure integrity of
stored and shipped products. Accept responsibility to be proactive and
innovative in solutions to ensure an efficient operation and safe work
environment. Plant operators work rotating shift work as required by the plant
manager
Position Accountabilities
Manipulates air separation controls to meet product
specifications and production requirements
Adjust plant control variables, monitor and manage
process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
Obtain knowledge base of the theory of air separation
and related equipment associated with the process; understand the plant's
water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations and equipment
functioning.
Develop skills to trouble shoot, evaluate process
upsets and take corrective actions.
Develop ability to interpret Process & Instrument
Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in trouble
shooting system anomalies.
Participate in the maintenance/updating of work
instructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operational
procedures.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment
performance, perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical
test equipment and maintain 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.
Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant
and equipment work instructions.
Prepare and maintain production operations and
distribution 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.
to prepare product loss and reports.
Good communication skills (inter departmental, team
members, vendors, etc.
Responsible for reviewing and releasing medical grade
product per FDA regulations.
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.
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
