Plant Maintenance Technician

R Plant Maintenance Technician (Open)

Location:

Anchorage, AK - Arctic Spur - ASU

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Maintenance Technician I in Anchorage, AK!

We are looking for you!

• Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents:
  We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access:
  Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Plant Maintenance Technician position supports the team with all Air Separation Unit (ASU) plant starts, shutdowns, and outage repair work. The position will help maintain all preventative maintenance for the Anchorage Fill Plant, Palmer Facility, and ASU in compliance with company policies and timelines. This role will also include partnering with the Field Service Technicians on larger-scaled projects that include Airgas facilities and customer sites.

Monitors and supports the safe operation of an Air Separation Facility which produces cryogenic products. May be responsible for supporting the remote Vacuum Pressure Swing Absorption (VPSA) plants on a rotating basis while on call. Contributes to the service, inspection, use, and maintenance of shop tools/equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedures. Collaborates on on-call responsibilities with other operators to facilitate uninterrupted plant operations.

Performs quality control functions associated with products to foster quality assurance. Prepares and maintains accurate records in accordance with all safety, quality, regulatory and production requirements, such as plant readings, and plant maintenance, etc. Evaluates if immediate maintenance action is required and coordinates by informing the direct manager. Proactively contributes to improving facilities (i.e. operations, reliability, and costs) while staying within budget and communicating with the Plant Manager.

Performs administrative functions, i.e. requisitioning, purchasing, production accounting, and (closure of PO’s and receiving / time inputting) as needed. Nurtures relationships with both internal and external customers in a professional manner. Works as a collaborative teammate with a wide variety of people with different perspectives and backgrounds, ensuring the job is completed successfully. Balances workload to effectively support equipment at internal or external customer locations.

Installs, extracts, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs bulk tanks, valves and cryogenic pumps and performs operational tests after installation. Operates and safely maintains equipment for pumping or repackaging gasses into cylinders. Regularly inspects and maintains pumping apparatus, tanks, and valves and associated monitoring devices for the facility equipment and buildings. Shares knowledge and provides guidance on technical questions from internal or external sources.

Consistent attendance is highly valued in this role. Based on the needs of the customer and service requirements, there may be opportunities for extended hours. Participates and follows requirements of the on-call program. Maintains plant appearance with housekeeping responsibilities within the workspace.

• Pre-employment and random drug testing and background screen applies.

• High School Diploma, GED required and equivalent six months relatable experience and education.
• College or technical degree is preferred.
• Desired minimum of one to three years of diagnostic and/or repair experience in some or all of the following is required: cryogenics, high pressure piping, brazing,…