ASU Production Technician - Mt. Vernon

Matheson Tri-Gas; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso MATHESON is seeking a Maintenance/Performance Technician to keep our gas plant operating at peak efficiency. The role focuses on mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance and requires adapting to occasional non-shift coverage to support production needs.

You will analyze equipment, adjust control variables, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while supporting plant start-up, shutdowns, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training in industrial maintenance is required.
• 1–3 years' experience with compressors, pumps, valves and expanders, plus instrument and electrical testing equipment.
• Basic computer skills and strong safety practices in an industrial gas setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve plant performance, including mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance.
• Adjust process controls and monitor equipment parameters to meet production goals.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and P&ID/Process & Instrument Drawings to support operations.
• Assist with starting/stopping plants safely and participate in updating work instructions.

Skills

Compressors

Pumps

Valves

Expanders

PLC experience

Electrical safety

Instrumentation testing

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

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 require
work outside normal shift. Performance Technician will perform mechanical,
instrument and electrical maintenance. See skill set listed below.

Wage $0 - $34.85

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 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.
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.

Nippon Sanso MATHESON is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability. E AA M/F/VET/Disability