Industrial Gas Plant Technician – Maintenance & Controls

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Waverly (NE); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson in Grimes, IA seeks a Production Technician to maintain and improve plant performance. This non-shift role covers mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance, plus documentation and QA duties as required by FDA/OSHA standards.

You will adjust control variables, troubleshoot process upsets, read drawings, and support safe start/stop activities while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across plant operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience is required.
• 1-3 years experience with compressors, pumps, valves, and expanders.
• Strong understanding of safety practices in industrial gas environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust plant controls to meet product specs and production goals.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, instrument and electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and instrument drawings.
• Prepare QA documents and maintain process data records.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and internal procedures.

Skills

Basic computer skills

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Air separation knowledge

Electrical understanding

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Education

High School diploma / technical training

Tools

DVM

Megger

Process calibrator

Transmitter simulator

Job description

Nippon Sanso Matheson in Grimes, IA seeks a Production Technician to maintain and improve plant performance. This non-shift role covers mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance, plus documentation and QA duties as required by FDA/OSHA standards.

You will adjust control variables, troubleshoot process upsets, read drawings, and support safe start/stop activities while ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across plant operations.