ASU Production Technician - Irwindale, CA

Job Description

ASU Performance Technician - Responsible for Maintaining and Improving Plant performance. This is typically a shift work position. Performance Technician will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance. See skill set listed below:

Position Accountabilities

• 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.

Required Skills

• Basic Computer skills.

• On call for plant needs of any kind, (Personnel, Equipment, Customer problems) Statistical and analytical skills.

• Clean driving record.

Required Experience

• High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience

• 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.

Compensation: $38-$50 per hour