ASU Reliability Maintenance Technician - Irwindale, CA

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc.; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Engineer to support safety, reliability, and efficiency of assigned plants. You will perform instrument maintenance, process control tasks, calibration, and equipment optimization.

Occasional travel is required to support multiple facilities and projects. The role emphasizes reliability improvements, data-driven decisions, and adherence to safety standards. A high school diploma is required, an associate degree is preferred, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Ability to assess the reliability of systems, products, and processes in business operations, then use tools and methodologies to overcome, prevent, or improve potential issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Knowledge of risk management, loss prevention, and life cycle asset management programs,
• Perform data analysis, interpret technical drawings / documents.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to identify potential problems, analyze data, prioritize, and implement solutions.
• Communication skills to explain technical concepts and coordinate / collaborate effectively.
• Project Management ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously (plan, schedule, and organize)
• Proven Leadership skills to learn from and mentor others, identify and influence critical paths / resources, and organize / lead teams to make good decisions and reduce mistakes.
• Organizational skills for time management and effective multitasking and prioritization

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner and comply with OSHA and The Company Safety rules.
• Responsible for maintenance and installation of all field instruments
• Responsible for process control computers and electrical maintenance at all The Company facilities
• Operates and controls equipment used in an air separation plant.
• Must maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance equipment, including process analyzers and gas chromatographs - Install, maintain, adjust and repair manual, pneumatic, electric and electronic measuring, recording, and regulating instrumentation.
• Maintains calibration standards, including inspection, testing and measuring equipment as well as calibration gas cylinders , rebuild pumps, clean coolers, help with rotating equipment rebuilds. Perform routine and non-routine analytical calibrations and adjustments.
• Works with management team to schedule calibration and preventive maintenance programs to achieve plant and company strategic quality goals. Assists in the training and development of others when needed
• Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when required.
• Reliability best practice development and compliance enforcement. (Specifications, Standards, and Policies)
• Accurate, organized, and on-time administrative reporting (reports, schedule, tasks, time, costs, etc.)
• Reads and interprets technical drawings and manuals.
• Ability to research, select and negotiate purchases for suitable plant equipment - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals - Statistical and analytical skills.
• Clean driving record

Skills

Reliability analysis

Risk management

Data analysis

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in industrial field

Job description

Position Summary

Perform maintenance activities to support the safety, reliability, and efficiency of assigned plants. This includes reliability performance data, project management, process / equipment optimization, engineering design, procurement, risk assessment, and reliability best practice.

Essential Functions

• Work in a safe manner and comply with OSHA and The Company Safety rules.
• Responsible for maintenance and installation of all field instruments
• Responsible for process control computers and electrical maintenance at all The Company facilities
• Operates and controls equipment used in an air separation plant.
• Must maintain Qualified Electrical Worker certification
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance equipment, including process analyzers and gas chromatographs - Install, maintain, adjust and repair manual, pneumatic, electric and electronic measuring, recording, and regulating instrumentation.
• Maintains calibration standards, including inspection, testing and measuring equipment as well as calibration gas cylinders , rebuild pumps, clean coolers, help with rotating equipment rebuilds. Perform routine and non-routine analytical calibrations and adjustments.
• Works with management team to schedule calibration and preventive maintenance programs to achieve plant and company strategic quality goals. Assists in the training and development of others when needed
• Work in a safe manner and comply with OSHA and The Company Safety rules.
• Performs maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment, when required.
• Reliability best practice development and compliance enforcement. (Specifications, Standards, and Policies)
• Accurate, organized, and on-time administrative reporting (reports, schedule, tasks, time, costs, etc.)
• Reads and interprets technical drawings and manuals.
• Ability to research, select and negotiate purchases for suitable plant equipment - Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals - Statistical and analytical skills.
• Clean driving record

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

• High School Diploma - required
• Associates Degree in industrial field - preferred

Work Experience

• Required: 1 -3 years of Reliability Maintenance, Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical disciplines.
• Preferred: 1 - 3 years of Reliability I&E / related work and Process operation / related work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assess the reliability of systems, products, and processes in business operations, then use tools and methodologies to overcome, prevent, or improve potential issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Knowledge of risk management, loss prevention, and life cycle asset management programs,
• Perform data analysis, interpret technical drawings / documents.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills to identify potential problems, analyze data, prioritize, and implement solutions.
• Communication skills to explain technical concepts and coordinate / collaborate effectively.
• Project Management ability to effectively manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously (plan, schedule, and organize)
• Proven Leadership skills to learn from and mentor others, identify and influence critical paths / resources, and organize / lead teams to make good decisions and reduce mistakes.
• Organizational skills for time management and effective multitasking and prioritization

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred: Process Operation Certificate and I&E Certificate
• Required: Driver's license

Physical Demands

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

Travel Requirements

50% Travel required. Weekend and evening support required as needed

Compensation

Compensation: $38 - $48 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

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