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
Position Accountabilities
- 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.
- 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.
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
Matheson Tri-Gas
Oct 30, 2025