ASU Production Technician - Spartanburg SHA

JOB TITLE - ASU Production Technician
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.

Essential Functions
Manipulates airseparation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements
Adjust plant control variables, monitor andmanage process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
Obtain knowledge base of the theory of airseparation and related equipment associated with the process; understand theplant's water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations and equipmentfunctioning.
Develop skills to trouble shoot, evaluateprocess upsets and take corrective actions.
Must maintain Qualified Electrical Workercertification
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 introuble shooting system anomalies.
Participate in the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluateequipment performance, perform routine calibration and maintenance ofanalytical 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 ofplant and equipment work instructions.
Prepare and maintain production operations anddistribution 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. toprepare product loss and reports.
Good communication skills (inter departmental,team members, vendors, etc.
Responsible for reviewing and releasing medicalgrade product per FDA regulations.
Troubleshooting the causes of plant operationalissues and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.
Assisting with starting / stopping the plants ina safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.

Optimizing plant performance by trackingperformance 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 supportinggroups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned

Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications
High School Diploma, Technical School or relatedindustrial experience - Required

Work Experience
Preferred 1-3 years of experience in Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders,also Instrument & electrical testing equipment

Knowledge,

Skills and 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 voltagepanels, Programmable Logic Controllers, field process measuring equipment and vibration equipment
Understanding of Analytical principles.

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set for thunder 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