ASU Production Technician - Spartanburg SHA

JOB TITLE - ASU Production Technician

Responsible for maintaining and improving plant performance. This is typically a non‑shift work position although situations may require work outside normal shift. The Performance Technician will perform mechanical, instrument, and electrical maintenance.

• Manipulates air separation controls to meet product specifications and production requirements.
• Adjusts plant control variables and monitors 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Interprets process and 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.
• Maintains safety consciousness in meetings, work areas, and hazard elimination.
• Prepares and maintains production operations and distribution records to meet FDA, DPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems, and other internal and external requirements.
• Prepares QA documents to certify product quality; transcribes/transfers data from process computer databases and tables to prepare product loss and reports.
• Communicates effectively inter‑departmentally with team members, vendors, etc.
• Reviews and releases medical‑grade product per FDA regulations.
• Troubleshoots plant operational issues and alarms, either directly or with the local team.
• Assists with starting/stopping the plants safely as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
• Optimizes plant performance by tracking performance data and implementing the best operating plan for all plants.
• Executes productivity ideas and best practices to keep plant costs down.
• Interacts closely with all supporting groups/personnel for performance optimization and troubleshooting.
• Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

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

• High school diploma, technical school, or related industrial experience – required.

• Preferred 1–3 years of experience with compressors, pumps, valves, expanders, instrument & electrical testing equipment.

• 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.
• Ability to use I&E test equipment, including DVM, megger, process calibrator, transmitter simulator.
• Ability to troubleshoot medium voltage panels, low voltage panels, PLCs, field process measuring equipment, and vibration equipment.
• Understanding of analytical principles.

Matheson 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.
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