ASU Production Technician - ALBANY

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.

• Manipulatesair separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements
• Adjust plant control variables, monitor and manage process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
• Obtainknowledge base of the theory of air separation and related equipment associated with the process; understand the plant's water chemistry to assure propercooling tower operations and equipment functioning.
• Developskills 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 processoperations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.
• Participate in the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and currentstart-up and operational procedures.
• Demonstratemechanical aptitude, evaluate equipment performance, perform routinecalibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintain appropriate records.
• Be safety conscious, i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminate hazards, etc.
• Ability toprepare 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 QAdocuments 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.
• Troubleshootingthe 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.
• Optimizingplant performance by tracking performance data and implement the best operatingplan for all plants.
• Executingproductivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.
• Interactingclosely 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

• Associate's Degree High School diploma, Technical School orrelated industrial experience required
• 1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, also Instrument & electrical testing equipment preferred
• Basic Computer skills.
• On call forplant 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 toutilize troubleshooting skills on Medium voltage panels, low voltage panels,Programmable Logic Controllers, field process measuring equipment and vibrationequipment
• Understanding of Analytical principles.

• 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

Compensation: $26
-30/hr.

Travel Requirements
10% Travel for scheduled…