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