ASU Plant Operator - Lawton, OK

ASU Plant operators

Perform start-up and shut-down activities as well as Preventative and Corrective Maintenance. Interface through electronic, pneumatic and/or mechanical systems to control the air separation unit to meet the expectations of our pipeline and merchant customers. Maximize efficiencies, minimize down time and ensure integrity of stored and shipped products. Accept responsibility to be proactive and innovative in solutions to ensure an efficient operation and safe work environment.

Plant operators work rotating shift work as required by the plant manager.

• Manipulates air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements.
• Adjusts plant control variables, monitors and manages process equipment parameters to meet production goals.
• Obtains knowledge base of the theory of air separation and related equipment associated with the process; understands the plant's water chemistry to assure proper cooling tower operations and equipment functioning.
• Develops skills to troubleshoot, evaluate process upsets and take corrective actions.
• Develops ability to interpret Process & Instrument Drawings to understand process operations, equipment and aid in troubleshooting system anomalies.
• Participates in the maintenance/updating of work instructions to assure accurate and current start-up and operational procedures.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude, evaluates equipment performance, performs routine calibration and maintenance of analytical test equipment and maintains 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.
• Participates in the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions.
• Prepares and maintains production operations and distribution records to meet internal and external requirements.
• Prepares QA documents to certify product quality; transcribes/ transfers 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.
• Troubleshoots the causes of plant operational issues and alarms, either directly or in conjunction with the local team.
• Assists with starting/stopping the plants in a safe manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
• Optimizes plant performance by tracking performance data and implement the best operating plan for all plants.
• Executes productivity ideas and Best Practices to keep plant costs down.
• Interacts closely with all the supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.

Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.