ASU Production Technician - Mt. Vernon

JOB SUMMARY

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. 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.

Complies with all policies and standards

EDUCATION

High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial

experience

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, also

Instrument & electrical testing equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,

& 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

Stationary

Position / Seated - OCCASIONALLY

Transport / Lifting

Transport / Carrying

Exerting

Force / Pushing - FREQUENTLY

Exerting

Force / Pulling - FREQUENTLY

Ascend / Descend

Balancing -

RARELY

Position

Self / Stooping - FREQUENTLY

Position

Self / Kneeling - FREQUENTLY

Reaching -

RARELY

Handling -

OCCASIONALLY

Grasping

OCCASIONALLY

Feeling -

OCCASIONALLY

Communicate / Talking

Communicate / Hearing

Repetitive

Motions - OCCASIONALLY

Coordination

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

10% Travel for scheduled Training where applicable.

T he 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

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