Plant Technician - Air Separation Unit

Position: Plant Technician I - Air Separation Unit
R Plant Technician I - Air Separation Unit (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 Technician I in Anchorage, AK!

We are looking for you!

* Comprehensive Family Benefits:
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 up to 14-week paid child birth benefits 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.

Recruiter:
Adrienne (Adrienne.

Ogle)

The ASU Production Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining the only medically certified air separation unit in the state of Alaska which produces cryogenic liquid oxygen and nitrogen for use in both medical and industrial applications. The technicians who operate this facility are dedicated to supporting efficient and reliable operations and are responsible for upholding compliance with all safety and regulatory procedures including OSHA, FDA, and DOT.

Our ideal ASU Tech will excel in a positive work environment that they not only enjoy, but actively contribute to, celebrating team successes, growing through opportunities, and building alignment together.

Job Duties:

* Committed to upholding company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

* Monitors and maintains the safe operation of an Air Separation Facility which produces cryogenic products.

* Controls flow, purities, and pressures of the manufacturing process using the computer operating system.

* May be responsible for monitoring the remote Vacuum Pressure Swing Absorption (VPSA) plants on a rotating basis while on call.

* May share on-call responsibilities with other operators to facilitate uninterrupted plant operations.

* Performs quality control functions associated with products to maintain 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.

* Determines if immediate maintenance action is required and acts appropriately by informing the direct manager.

* Contributes to improving facilities (i.e. operations, reliability, and costs) while staying within budget and communicating with Plant Manager.

* Performs administrative functions, i.e. requisitioning, purchasing, production accounting, and(closure of PO's and receiving / time inputting) as needed. Airgas associates are encouraged to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.

* All employees are encouraged to support any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

* High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of relatable experience and education.

* Strong mechanical skills with the ability to read, understand, and retain complex information regarding Process Flow Diagrams and Process Instrumentation Drawings (piping, valves).

* Ability to read and follow company standard operating procedures.

* Proven capability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and work occasional overtime to minimize plant downtime.

* Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds.

* Must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

* One to two years of experience working with motors, compressors, pumps, and drives in an industrial setting is preferred.

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