ASU Production Technician

Responsible for Maintaining and Improving Plant performance.
This is typically a non-shift work position although situations may require
work outside normal shift.
Production Technician will perform mechanical, instrument
and electrical maintenance. See skill set listed below:

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.
Performs
other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Associate's Degree High School diploma, Technical School or
related industrial experience required
Work Experience
1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, also
Instrument & electrical testing equipment preferred
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.

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS/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 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