Control Board Operator

Airgas; Independence Township, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time

14-week paid childbirth leave

Tuition Assistance

Training & development

On-site support & field coverage

Job summary

Airgas seeks a Control Board Operator in Independence, OH, to remotely monitor and control air separation and related processes from a central site. You will manage DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC interfaces, troubleshoot plant equipment, and support field technicians during outages and startups.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5+ years experience; a 2-year technical degree or military tech background is preferred. OSHA/EPA compliance is essential, with a 24/7 rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years operating a control board in an industrial plant.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs and control logic.
• Experience with air separation or cryogenic processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Remote process control and optimization of production facilities.
• Diagnose alerts and malfunctions; troubleshoot mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices.
• Provide on-site field support during startups, outages, and leave coverage.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS and cGMP standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Digital literacy

Education

High school diploma / GED

Two-year technical college degree or military tech experience (preferred)

Tools

DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC

Job description

## Control Board OperatorApply: Cleveland, OH: Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd: Full time: Posted Today: R10102493R10102493 Control Board Operator (Open)Location:Independence, OH - Rockside Woods Blvd - Management - AMG-Corp## How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.# # **At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.**# **Airgas is Hiring for a Control Board Operator in Independence, OH!** # # ***We are looking for you!**** ## Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.* ## Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.* ## **Location:**Independence, OH* ## **Pay:**$38/hour & Up DOE* ## **Schedule:**7 days on/7 days off, 12 hour shift* ## **Travel:**< 10% Travel, based on Business Need* ## **Comprehensive Family Benefits:**Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.* ## **Support for Parents:**We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.* ## **Future Security:** 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time* ## **Early Access:**Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment ***Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.***Airgas Merchant Gases (AMG) is responsible for operating primary production facilities in the United States. AMG has 60+ production locations across 29 states. The AMG fleet (70+ production units) consists of Air Separation (ASU), High Purity Nitrogen (HPN), High Purity Oxygen (HPX), Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA) and Liquid Carbon Dioxide (CO2) production units. AMG is in the midst of a transformation initiative to leverage big data and automation to drive improved reliability and efficiency from the primary production operations. This transformation will include the deployment of predictive analytics tools and remote operations. The ROCC Control Board Operator will be responsible for the day to day remote operation and control of equipment used in air separation, High pressure nitrogen and oxygen, and vacuum swing absorption, for multiple sites across the United States from a central location. They will also be accountable for troubleshooting of plant mechanical, instrumentation, and equipment, working hand in hand with engineering personnel in assisting field technicians with the identification and correction of ongoing plant issues and inefficiencies. Periodically, this position will provide on-site field support for maintenance outages, startups, training and leave coverage for onsite production technicians. ## **Essential Duties and Accountabilities** ***Remote Process Control & Optimization**** **Systems Monitoring:**Remotely monitors and maintains the safe operation of production facilities using DCS (Delta-V, Allen Bradley, etc) , HMI, and PLC systems to control flow, purities, and pressures.* **Operational Efficiency:** Executes Process engineers recommendations to adjust operating modes, utilizing energy optimization principles to maximize liquid/gas production.* **Supply Management:** Manages short-term supply availability by collaborating with logistics teams and manages product inventory to meet customer needs.* **Crisis Management:** Safely executes emergency protocols during plant upsets or equipment failures, facilitating communication and escalation to ensure continuity of supply. ***Technical Support & Collaboration**** **Advanced Troubleshooting:** Diagnoses and resolves plant alerts, alarms, and malfunctions related to mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical devices.* **Engineering Liaison:** Works closely with engineering personnel to identify and resolve ongoing plant challenges and long-term performance trends.* **Logbook & Documentation:** Maintains rigorous documentation of all operational incidents, communications, and plant readings in the electronic logbook and Case Management systems. ***Field Support & Safety**** **On-Site Coverage:** Periodically provides on-site field support for plant startups, local technician training, and leave coverage.* **Regulatory Compliance:** Ensures 100% compliance with OSHA, EPA, DHS, and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) to prevent injury and environmental impact.* **Continuous Improvement:** Assists with safety incident investigations (Root Cause Analysis) and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) as directed. ## \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_## ## Are you a MATCH?**Required Qualifications*****Education and Experience**** **Required:** High school diploma/GED with 5+ years of experience operating a control board in an industrial plant setting.* **Technical Training:** Two-year technical college degree or military technical experience preferred.* **Specialized Knowledge:** Prior experience with **DCS/SCADA/HMI/PLC** interfaces and a strong background in **Electrical or Instrumentation (E&I)** troubleshooting.be able to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control logic.* **Industry Background:** Air Separation or Cryogenic plant experience is highly preferred.***Core Competencies**** **Critical Thinking:** Ability to work independently to diagnose complex process malfunctions and make high-stakes decisions under pressure.* **Communication:** Strong verbal and written skills for collaborating with field technicians, management, and stakeholders.* **Adaptability:** A free-thinking, innovative attitude toward problem-solving in a changing environment.* **Digital Literacy:** Proficiency in Google Workspace and digital maintenance management systems.**Work Environment & Physical Requirements*** **Schedule:** Works a rotating days/nights **24/7 shift-based schedule**, including weekends, and holidays. Includes dedicated office/training days during normal business hours.* **Travel:** Low travel (< 10%) for routine tasks, but must be available for multi-week on-site assignments at various process plants when required.* **Attention:** Requires continuous mental and visual attention to monitor multiple plant screens and data streams simultaneously.* **License:** Must possess a valid driver’s license.