ASU Production Technician -Middletown

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc.; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 92,887,000 - 107,137,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. is seeking a Performance Technician to maintain and improve plant performance in a non-shift role, with potential after-hours work.

The role covers mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance and requires knowledge of air separation processes and associated equipment. The candidate should hold a High School diploma or technical training and have 1–3 years' experience with compressors, pumps, valves, and related testing equipment, plus a strong safety culture in

Qualifications

• High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience.
• Experience with compressors, pumps, valves and expanders; Instrument & electrical testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Understand plant water chemistry for cooling tower operations and equipment function.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and take corrective actions.
• Maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification.
• Perform maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors and other plant equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Interpret P&ID drawings to understand process operations and assist troubleshooting.
• Update and maintain work instructions for startup and operations.
• Prepare QA documents to certify product quality; transfer data for reports.
• Communicate effectively with interdepartmental teams and vendors.
• Review and release medical-grade product per FDA regulations.
• Troubleshoot plant operation issues and alarms with local team.
• Assist with safe startup/shutdown of plants and optimize performance.
• Implement productivity ideas and best practices to reduce costs.
• Collaborate with supporting groups for performance optimization and troubleshooting.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

On-Call Availability

Electrical Safety Knowledge

Air Separation Principles

Mechanical Maintenance

Troubleshooting Electrical/Mechanical

Reading Technical Drawings

Process Instrumentation Understanding

Strong Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

High School diploma or Technical School

Tools

DVM

Megger

Process Calibrator

Transmitter Simulator

Vibration Equipment

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

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. See skill set listed below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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 troubleshoot, 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 troubleshooting 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.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards

EDUCATION

High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, also Instrument & electrical testing equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & 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 voltage panels, Programmable Logic Controllers, field process measuring equipment and vibration equipment
• Understanding of 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.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate is $32.44 to $37.39
Special Note: This job will work a 12-hour compressed shift schedule.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complieswith the laws and regulations set forth under 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 AAM/F/VET/Disability