Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

Location: Fremont, CA

Pay Rate: $25.00/hr, W 2

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Summary:

• 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
• 6am or 7am shift start times
• Some weekend coverage as needed, will not start with weekend coverage

Responsibilities:

• Operate a cryogenic Air Separation Unit (ASU)
• Maintain plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety
• Monitor and maintain the safe operation of an Air Separation Facility producing cryogenic products
• Control flow purities, pressures process using SCADA/HMI/PLC system
• Work with management to maximize production and efficiency
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
• Perform quality assurance functions to maintain product quality
• Prepare and maintain accurate records in accordance with safety, quality, regulatory, and production requirements
• Identify potential problems from collected data and determine if immediate maintenance action is required
• Perform complex plant functions, including DERIME and warm plant start-ups
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the entire plant
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate process and system problems
• Take initiative to improve facility operations, reliability, and costs
• Perform administrative functions such as requisitioning, purchasing, production accounting, and payroll record-keeping
• Ensure 100% compliance with all safety policies and procedures
• Assist with safety incident investigations using root cause analysis
• Ensure applicable regulatory requirements are met and training and recordkeeping are performed

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years technical college or military technical experience
• Minimum 2 years of operating an Air Separation Plant or related industrial experience
• Critical thinking ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve issues with process and plant equipment
• Ability to use common hand tools and test equipment
• Ability to work overtime, off shifts, alone, weekends, and holidays
• Requires continuous mental and visual attention to operate equipment, make repairs, and adjustments

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of water treatment principles and equipment
• Basic understanding of refrigeration systems
• Basic understanding of air separation and associated technologies