ASU Production Technician - CARROLLTON

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a capable Plant Operator to manage air separation controls and maintain production targets. You will adjust variables, monitor equipment, and troubleshoot process upsets while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading process drawings, maintaining QA and regulatory records, and participating in start/stop activities per operating conditions and business needs. A technical background and safety-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or related industrial experience required.
• 1–3 years in compressors, pumps, valves and related equipment preferred.
• Must maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and manuals.
• Strong safety practices and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate air separation controls to meet specs and production goals.
• Adjust plant control variables and monitor equipment parameters.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions.
• Read and interpret process and instrument drawings and manuals.
• Maintain production records and QA documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Support start/stop of plants safely as needed.

Skills

Air separation principles

Process control adjustments

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Reading drawings/manuals

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree / Technical School

Tools

DVM

Megger

Process calibrator

Transmitter simulator

Job description

Essential Functions

• Manipulatesair separation controls to meet product specifications and productionrequirements
• Adjust plantcontrol variables, monitor and manage process equipment parameters to meetproduction goals.
• Obtainknowledge base of the theory of air separation and related equipment associatedwith 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.
• Mustmaintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification
• Performsmaintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plantequipment, when required.
• Reads andinterpretes technical drawings and manuals.
• Developability to interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand processoperations, equipment and aid in trouble shooting system anomalies.
• Participatein 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 appropriaterecords.
• Be safetyconscious, i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminate hazards, etc.
• Ability toprepare and maintain production operations and distribution records to meet therequirements of FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and other internal andexternal requirements.
• Participatein the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.
• Prepare andmaintain production operations and distribution records to meet internal andexternal requirements.
• Prepare QAdocuments to certify product quality; transcribe/transfer data from processcomputer data bases and tables, etc. to prepare product loss and reports.
• Goodcommunication skills (inter departmental, team members, vendors, etc.
• Responsiblefor reviewing and releasing medical grade product per FDA regulations.
• Troubleshootingthe causes of plant operational issues and alarms, either directly or inconjunction with the local team.
• Assistingwith starting / stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operatingconditions 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 optimizationand troubleshooting.
• Performother projects and duties as assigned.
• Performsother duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree High School diploma, Technical School orrelated industrial experience required
• 1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, alsoInstrument & electrical testing equipment preferred

Knowledge, Skills andAbilities

• BasicComputer skills.
• On call forplant needs of any kind, (Personnel, Equipment, Customer problems) Statisticaland analytical skills.
• Cleandriving record.
• Strongunderstanding of Safety Practices and policies for the Industrial Gas Industry
• Strongunderstanding of Air Separation Principles
• Strongunderstanding of compressors, pumps and expanders
• Strongunderstanding of electrical motors, electrical power distribution andelectrical safety.
• Possessskills 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
• Understandingof Analytical principles.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• 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

Travel Requirements

• 10% Travel for scheduled Training where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complieswith the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabilityor protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability