Location:
Anchorage, AK - Arctic Spur - ASUAt Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We are looking for you!
The Plant Maintenance Technician position is responsible for assisting the Air Separation Unit (ASU) with all plant start, shutdowns, and outage repair work. The position will ensure all preventative maintenance for the Anchorage Fill Plant, Palmer Facility, and ASU are done in compliance with company policies and timelines. This role will also include assisting the Field Service Technicians with larger scaled projects that include Airgas facilities, and customer sites.
Monitors and maintains the safe operation of an Air Separation Facility which produces cryogenic products.
May be responsible for monitoring the remote Vacuum Pressure Swing Absorption (VPSA) plants on a rotating basis while on call.
Assist in the service, inspection, use, and maintenance of shop tools/equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ recommended procedures.
May share on-call responsibilities with other operators to facilitate uninterrupted plant operations.
Performs quality control 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, and plant maintenance, etc.
Determines if immediate maintenance action is required and acts appropriately by informing the direct manager.
Takes initiative to improve facilities (i.e. operations, reliability, and costs) while staying within budget and communicating with Plant Manager.
Performs administrative functions, i.e. requisitioning, purchasing, production accounting, and(closure of PO’s and receiving / time inputting) as needed.
Interacts with both internal and external customers in a professional manner. Works as a team player with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds ensuring the job is completed satisfactorily.
Prioritizes workload to maximize time spent working on equipment at internal or external customer locations.
Installs, extracts, inspects, troubleshoots and repairs bulk tanks, valves and cryogenic pumps and performs operational tests after installation.
Operates and safely maintains equipment for pumping or repackaging gasses into cylinders.
Regularly inspects and maintains pumping apparatus, tanks, and valves and associated monitoring devices for the facility equipment and buildings.
Answers technical questions from internal or external sources.
Regular and predictable attendance is essential in this role. May be required to work long hours based on the needs of the customer and service requirements. Participates and follows requirements of the on-call program.
Maintains plant appearance with housekeeping responsibilities within the workspace.
Airgas associates are expected to act with care, adapt to our environment and engage to trust and grow - core tenets within the Be, Act, Engage framework of employee performance.
All employees are expected to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described.
Required Education:
High School Diploma, GED required and equivalent six months relatable experience and education. College or technical degree is preferred.
Required Length and Type of Experience:
Desired minimum of one to three years of diagnostic and/or repair experience in some or all of the following is required: cryogenics, high pressure piping, brazing, programmable controls, pumping systems, mechanical aptitude and/or process instrumentation preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
Demonstrates basic (piping, valves) understanding of Process Instrumentation Drawings and Process Flow Diagrams.
Ability to read and follow company standard operating procedures.
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in the HVAC or plumbing industry and hands on welding/brazing skills.
Able to understand piping and tank detail from manuals and mechanical drawings and/or P&ID’s.
Ability to understand and apply applicable standards for good manufacturing practices (GMP) set forth by the CGA, NFPA, NEC and other professional/regulatory bodies.
Pre-employment and random drug testing and background screen applies.
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Benefits
We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.
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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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