ASU Production Technician - ALBANY

Responsible for Maintaining and Improving Plant performance. This is typically a non-shift work position although situations may require work outside normal shift. Production Technician will perform mechanical, instrument and electrical maintenance. See skill set listed below:

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

Education:

Associate's Degree, High School diploma, Technical School or related industrial experience required.

Work Experience:

1-3 years with compressors, pumps, valves, and expanders; instrument & electrical testing equipment preferred.

• 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.

• Stationary Position - FREQUENTLY
• Move/Traverse - FREQUENTLY
• Stationary Position/Seated - OCCASIONALLY
• Transport/Lifting - OCCASIONALLY - 30lbs.
• Transport/Carrying - OCCASIONALLY - 30lbs.
• Exerting…