Production Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

This position has responsibility for operating a cryogenic client. The production technician is responsible for maintaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety..

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Monitors and maintains the safe operation of an client Facility which produces cryogenic products. Controls flow purities, pressures process using SCADA/HMI/PLC system Work with management to maximize production and efficiency to meet the needs of our customer base adjusting flows and production rates Reads and interprets technical drawings and manuals. Perform quality assurance functions associated with products to maintain quality assurance. Prepares and maintains accurate records in accordance with all safety, quality, regulatory and production requirements, such as plant readings, plant maintenance, instrument calibrations, etc Identifies potential problems from collected data Performs complex plant functions, including DERIME and warm plant start-ups. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the entire plant to include compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, electrical equipment, and other plant equipment. Responsible to troubleshoot, repair and calibrate process and system problems to restore efficient operations, including PLC, DCS, and other computer interface stations; control valves, pneumatic and electronic control equipment and instruments. Takes initiative to improve facility (i.e. operations, reliability, and costs) without direction. Performs administrative functions, i.e. requisitioning, purchasing, production accounting, and payroll record-keeping (closure of POs and receiving / time inputting) Safety and Regulatory Compliance Requires 100% compliance with all client safety policy and procedures, and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) training and techniques to prevent lost time or serious injury to others. Maintain high degree of safety by employing safe work habits. Promotes and develops safe work behaviors through the use of existing policies and procedures and an emphasis on safety behavior management techniques. Assists with safety incident investigations, including near misses, using root cause analysis leading to recommended corrective actions to eliminate recurrences. Ensures applicable regulatory (OSHA, EPA, DHS) requirements are met and applicable training and recordkeeping is performed to meet departmental and location requirements. Quality / Technical Support Performs maintenance of instrumentation, electrical systems, compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, and other plant equipment. Complies with maintenance of environmental, safety, quality assurance, and FDA compliance systems and programs including spare parts, preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :
High school diploma or general education degree (GED), two years technical college or military technical experience and 2 plus years of operating an Air Separation Plant or related industrial experience. Critical thinking ability to work independently to troubleshoot, diagnose & solve issues with process and plant equipment. Requires the use of considerable judgment to recognize plant process problems and interpret malfunctions to make decisions accordingly. Requires the ability to use common hand tools and test equipment necessary for repairing and replacing mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.. Water Treatment understand the water treatment principles and equipment a plus. Refrigeration - A basic understanding of refrigeration systems a plus. Client - A basic understanding of air separation and associated technologies a plus.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Must be able to work overtime and off shifts when requested. Must be able to share on-call responsibilities to facilitate uninterrupted plant operation. Must have the ability to work alone, weekends, and holidays. Requires continuous mental and visual attention to operate equipment, make repairs and adjustments.

Notes:

12 hour shifts, 48 hours / week.

Operate the Air Separation Unit, perform daily rounds, assist in truck loading, perform water sampling & testing, etc.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status