ASU Production Technician - Westlake, LA

Matheson Tri-Gas; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 4,469,000 - 5,151,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Performance Technician to sustain and improve plant performance. You will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance, while ensuring safety and compliance with FDA/OSHA standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting process upsets, maintaining equipment like compressors and pumps, interpreting drawings, and updating QA records. The role emphasizes reliability, data tracking and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic Computer skills required.
• On-call availability for plant needs including personnel, equipment and customer problems.
• Clean driving record.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and policies for Industrial Gas Industry.
• Strong understanding of Air Separation Principles.
• Strong understanding of compressors, pumps and expanders.
• Strong understanding of electrical motors, power distribution and safety.
• Ability to use I&E test equipment (DVM, megger, calibrator, transmitter simulator).
• Capability to troubleshoot on medium and low voltage PLCs and field instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manipulates air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements.
• Adjust plant control variables and monitor equipment to meet production goals.
• Understand plant water chemistry for cooling tower operations.
• Trouble shoot process upsets and take corrective actions.
• Maintain Electrical Worker certification.
• Maintain and service compressors, pumps, turbines, valves and related equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and process diagrams.
• Develop understanding of Process & Instrument Drawings for operations and troubleshooting.
• Update and maintain work instructions and QA records.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and calibrate analytical test equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings and maintain safe work areas.
• Prepare production operation and distribution records for FDA/OSHA/ISO compliance.
• Prepare QA documents and transfer data from process databases for reports.
• Communicate effectively across departments and with vendors.
• Review and release FDA-regulated medical grade product where applicable.
• Troubleshoot plant issues and alarms with local team for resolution.
• Assist with safe start/stop of plants per operating conditions and business needs.
• Aim to optimize plant performance and reduce costs.

Skills

Basic Computer skills

On-call for plant needs

Statistical and analytical skills

Clean driving record

Safety practices and policies

Air separation principles

Compressors, pumps and expanders

Electrical motors and power

Troubleshooting PLCs and probes

Vibration equipment experience

Education

High School diploma / Technical training

Tools

I&E test equipment

DVM

Megger

Process calibrator

Transmitter simulator

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for Maintaining and Improving Plant performance. 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 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 - FREQUENTLYCommunicate/Hearing - FREQUENTLY
• Repetitive Motions - 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 complies with 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 AA M/F/VET/Disability