ASU Reliability Technician - Vernon ,CA

Matheson Tri-Gas; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Matheson Tri-Gas is seeking a Maintenance Reliability Technician to support plant safety, reliability, and efficiency. You will perform maintenance, calibration, and installation of field instruments, and operate control systems at our Vernon, CA facilities.

You will manage calibration programs, read technical drawings, and assist training, while ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety standards. Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with industrial related experience required.
• Associate degree in industrial field plus 10 years of related experience preferred.
• 1-3 years Reliability I&E / related work preferred.
• 1-3 years Process operation / related work preferred.
• 1-3 years Reliability Maintenance, Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical disciplines required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install field instruments and control systems.
• Maintain process control computers and electrical maintenance at all facilities.
• Operate and control equipment used in an air separation plant.
• Perform calibration of instruments, analyzers, gas chromatographs; install and repair instrumentation.
• Schedule calibration and preventive maintenance programs with management.
• Assist training and development of others as needed.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Research, select and negotiate purchases for plant equipment.

Skills

Reliability I&E

Process operation

Industrial maintenance

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

High school diploma with industrial experience

Associate degree in industrial field

Tools

Process Operation Certificate

I&E Certificate

Job description

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.

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

Education

High School Diploma with industrial related experience required.

Associate degree in an industrial field plus 10 years of related experience preferred.

Work Experience

• 1-3 years Reliability I&E / related work preferred.
• 1-3 years Process operation / related work preferred.
• 1-3 years Reliability Maintenance, Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical disciplines required.

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

• Process Operation Certificate Preferred.
• I&E Certificate Preferred.

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% - Ability to travel and required to provide weekend and evening support as needed.

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.