ASU Maintenance Technician

Columbia SC

Description

Position Summary The ASU Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the proper predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic, structural and piping systems is performed as necessary to achieve the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the air separation plants. The Maintenance Technician may also be required to perform the duties of a Plant Operator as needed to cover vacations, sick time, etc. This position reports directly to the ASU Plant Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform equipment inspections and preventative maintenance (PM) activities, including analysis of operational data, to maintain equipment in optimum condition. Implement or oversee the corrective maintenance (repair/replacement) of all process equipment. Trouble shoot and evaluate equipment malfunctions. Coordinate with plant management to determine and implement proper corrective action. Utilize and assist with the administration of the Matheson CMMS (MAPS) to schedule and document all preventative and corrective maintenance tasks. Keep all shops and areas where work is being performed in a clean and orderly condition utilizing 5S principles. Adhere to all Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures. Be Safety Conscious at all times and practice Interdependent Behavior. Communicate with contractors and vendors to solicit quotes, order parts, and coordinate work to be performed by them. Assist with the research, selection and negotiation of purchases for suitable plant equipment. Read and interpret process diagrams, wiring schematics, technical drawings and equipment manuals. Travel to assist with maintenance activities at other Matheson locations when needed. Be on-call as required. Work nights and weekends when necessary. Perform routine calibration of analytical test equipment and document properly. Prepare and maintain Matheson production and quality records to conform to regulations of the FDA, EPA, OSHA, ISO Quality Systems and any other governing bodies as required. Monitor and adjust air separation plant process controls to meet product specifications and production goals. Assist with startups and shutdowns of the plants in a safe manner as directed by plant management due to operating conditions and business needs. Complete all required training as directed in a timely manner. Perform cooling water treatment testing, document results and make adjustments to water chemistry controls as necessary to optimize. Participate in the maintenance and updating of plant and equipment work instructions. Other duties as assigned. 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