ASU Production Technician

JOB TITLE - ASU Production Technician -
Delisle, MS
Responsible for
Maintaining and Improving Plant performance. This is typically a non-shift work
position although situations may require work outside normal shift. Performance
Technician will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance.

Essential Functions
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.
Must maintain Qualified Electrical Worker
certification
Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps,
turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when required.
Reads and interprets technical drawings and
manuals.
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.
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 related
industrial experience

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 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.

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