ASU Production Technician - Odessa, TX

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. is seeking an ASU Production Technician in Odessa, TX to maintain and improve plant performance. The role involves mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance, reading drawings, and ensuring safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in compressors, pumps, valves, and instrument/electrical testing equipment, with a strong safety mindset and willingness to learn process theory of air separation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or related technical training is required.
• Experience with plant maintenance and process instrumentation is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety standards in industrial gas environments is important.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize plant performance and operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment and control systems to resolve issues.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals for troubleshooting.
• Support safe start-up and shutdown of plants as needed.
• Maintain QA documentation and regulatory records.

Skills

Air separation theory

Troubleshooting

Plant maintenance

Instrumentation & electrical testing

Pumps and compressors

Safety practices

Process drawings

Education

High School diploma or technical training

Tools

DVM

Megger

Process calibrator

Transmitter simulator

Job description

JOB SUMMARY – 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. 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 troubleshoot, 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

Qualifications

High School diploma, Technical School or related industrialexperience Required

Work Experience

Experience Details
1-3 years Preferred - 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 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Stationary Position - Occasionally
• Move/Traverse - Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
• Transport/Lifting- Occasionally
• Transport/Carrying- Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pushing- Occasionally
• Exerting Force/Pulling- Occasionally
• Ascend/Descend- Occasionally
• Balancing - Rarely
• Position Self/Stooping- Occasionally
• Position Self/Kneeling- Occasionally
• Reaching - Rarely
• Handling- Occasionally
• Grasping- Occasionally
• Feeling- Occasionally
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions- Occasionally
• Coordination- Occasionally

Travel Requirements

Estimated Amount BriefDescription
10% Travel for scheduledTraining where applicable.

Pay Range $32.00 to $42.00 per hour DOE

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complieswith the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protectedveteran status. EOE AAM/F/VET/Disability