ASU Production Technician - Lakeland, FL
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Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. is hiring an ASU Production Technician - Lakeland, FL. The ASU Production Technician maintains and improves plant performance, performs mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance, manipulates air‑separation controls, reads technical drawings, prepares QA documents, and ensures safety and regulatory compliance. They also troubleshoot process upsets, track performance data, assist with plant start‑up and shutdown, and collaborate with supporting groups to optimize operations.
Key focus areas include Maintain and improve plant performance, Perform mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, and motors, and Manipulate air‑separation controls to meet product specifications.
Important skills include Air Separation Controls, Process & Instrument Drawings, DVM, Megger, Process Calibrator, and Transmitter Simulator.
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JOB TITLE - ASU Production Technician rate $30.00 - $38.00 per hour.
Responsible forMaintaining and Improving Plant performance. This is typically a non-shift workposition although situations may require work outside normal shift. PerformanceTechnician will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance.
Essential Functions
Manipulates airseparation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements
Adjust plant control variables, monitor andmanage process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
Obtain knowledge base of the theory of airseparation and related equipment associated with the process; understand theplant's water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations and equipmentfunctioning.
Develop skills to trouble shoot, evaluateprocess upsets and take corrective actions.
Must maintain Qualified Electrical Workercertification
Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps,turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when required.
Reads and interprets technical drawings andmanuals.
Develop ability to interpret Process &Instrument Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid introuble shooting system anomalies.
Participate in the maintenance/updating of workinstructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operationalprocedures.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluateequipment performance, perform routine calibration and maintenance ofanalytical test equipment and maintain appropriate records.
Be safety conscious, i.e., meetings, work areas,eliminate hazards, etc.
Ability to prepare and maintain productionoperations 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 ofplant and equipment work instructions.
Prepare and maintain production operations anddistribution 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. toprepare product loss and reports.
Good communication skills (inter departmental,team members, vendors, etc.
Responsible for reviewing and releasing medicalgrade product per FDA regulations.
Troubleshooting the causes of plant operationalissues and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.
Assisting with starting / stopping the plants ina safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
Optimizing plant performance by trackingperformance data and implement the best operating plan for all plants.
Executing productivity ideas and Best Practicesto keep plant costs down.
Interacting closely with all the supportinggroups/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 relatedindustrial experience - Required
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 SafetyPractices 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 andelectrical 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 voltagepanels, Programmable Logic Controllers, field process measuring equipment andvibration equipment
Understanding of Analytical principles.
NipponSanso Matheson, Inc. ("NSM") is anEqual Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations setforth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.
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