ASU Production Technician -Middletown

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 92,954,000 - 107,137,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. in Middletown, OH is seeking a Performance Technician to maintain and improve plant performance. This is typically a non-shift role, though some situations may require work outside normal hours to support production.

You will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance, calibrate equipment, monitor process parameters, read drawings, and ensure safety to meet FDA/OSHA/ISO standards. Strong problem-solving skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to utilize troubleshooting skills on Medium voltage panels, low voltage panels, PLCs, field process measuring equipment and vibration equipment.
• Understanding of Analytical principles.

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.
• Obtain knowledge base of the theory of air separation and related equipment; understand plant water chemistry to assure cooling tower operations.
• Develop skills to troubleshoot, evaluate process upsets and take corrective actions.
• Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment.
• Reads and interprets technical drawings and manuals.
• Develop ability to interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand process operations and aid troubleshooting.
• Participate in updating work instructions for start-up and operation.
• Be safety conscious and maintain records to meet quality standards.

Education

High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience

Tools

I&E test equipment (DVM, megger, process calibrator, transmitter simulator)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for Maintaining and Improving Plant performance.This is typically a non-shift work position although situations may requirework 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 productspecifications and production requirements
Adjust plant control variables, monitor and manage processequipment parameters to meet production goals.
Obtain knowledge base of the theory of air separation andrelated equipment associated with the process; understand the plant's waterchemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations and equipment functioning.
Develop skills to trouble shoot, evaluate process upsets andtake 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 & InstrumentDrawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in troubleshooting system anomalies.
Participate in the maintenance/updating of work instructionsto assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.
Demonstrate mechanical aptitude, evaluate equipmentperformance, perform routine calibration and maintenance of analytical testequipment and maintain appropriate records.
Be safety conscious, i.e., meetings, work areas, eliminatehazards, etc.
Ability to prepare and maintain production operations anddistribution records to meet the requirements of FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO QualitySystems and other internal and external requirements.
Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant andequipment work instructions.
Prepare and maintain production operations and distributionrecords 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 medical gradeproduct per FDA regulations.
Troubleshooting the causes of plant operational issues andalarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.
Assisting with starting / stopping the plants in a safemanner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
Optimizing plant performance by tracking performance dataand implement the best operating plan for all plants.
Executing productivity ideas and Best Practices to keepplant costs down.
Interacting closely with all the supporting groups/personnelfor 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 industrialexperience

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years Compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, alsoInstrument & 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 forthe Industrial Gas Industry
Strong understanding of Air Separation Principles
Strong understanding of compressors, pumps and expanders
Strong understanding of electrical motors, electrical powerdistribution and electrical safety.
Possess skills to utilize I&E test equipment, includingDVM, megger, process calibrator, transmitter simulator.
Ability to utilize troubleshooting skills on Medium voltagepanels, low voltage panels, Programmable Logic Controllers, field processmeasuring equipment and vibration equipment
Understanding of Analytical principles.

PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

StationaryPosition - FREQUENTLY
Move/Traverse- FREQUENTLY
StationaryPosition/Seated - OCCASIONALLY
Transport/Lifting– OCCASIONALLY – 30lbs.
Transport/Carrying– OCCASIONALLY – 30lbs.
ExertingForce/Pushing - FREQUENTLY
ExertingForce/Pulling - FREQUENTLY
Ascend/Descend- FREQUENTLY
Balancing -RARELY
PositionSelf/Stooping - FREQUENTLY
PositionSelf/Kneeling - FREQUENTLY
Reaching -RARELY
Handling -OCCASIONALLY
GraspingOCCASIONALLY
Feeling -OCCASIONALLY
Communicate/Talking- FREQUENTLY
Communicate/Hearing- FREQUENTLY
RepetitiveMotions - OCCASIONALLY
Coordination- OCCASIONALLY

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10% Travel for scheduled Training where applicable.

Pay Range $32.44-37.39 per hour.

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 AAM/F/VET/Disability