Nitrous Oxide Plant Operator - Richmond, CA

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following.
- Reports to Plant Manager
- Receives, tests, releases for use, and unloads Ammonium
Nitrate solution from railcars or trailers.
- Monitors, records,
and maintains the operation of a nitrous oxide production facility with in
Standards of Control
- Troubleshoots and corrects production conditions that are
outside of the Standards of Control
- Collects product samples from storage tanks - Uses
validated analytical methods and gas chromatography to determine product
conformance to written standards
- Compiles batch production records, performs tests, and
prepares Storage Tank Conformance Reports
- Releases Conformed
storage tanks for use following review by Quality Control
- Samples returned bulk trailers for suitability to
standards and releases trailers for reloading
- Reports non-conforming trailer to plant manager
- Loads bulk trailers
- Takes samples, performs tests, and prepares Certificates
of Analysis for loaded trailers.
- Releases trailers for distribution following review by
Quality Control
- Performs scrubber solution maintenance and documents
action
- Performs dryer maintenance and documents action
- Receives chemicals, parts and components, in accordance
to published procedures
- Demonstrates ability to start up the plant and to shut
down the plant under normal and emergency conditions
- Assists in plant maintenance
- Assists in development of operating procedures
- Maintains personal
compliance with FDA, DOT, OSHA EPA and other governmental regulations
- Complies with Matheson's Medical Procedures; Safety
Procedures and Environmental Procedures
- Receives customer complaints and begins response process
- Perform other projects and duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards

SAFETY: - Believes in and adheres to Matheson's safety
policy - Demonstrates commitment to Zero Accident objectives - Active
participant in safety meetings, discussions and improvement - Follows strict
operating procedures - Supports company compliance to FDA and DOT requirements

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: - Responsive to customer calls and
complaints - Provides product within published specifications and customer
requirements - Understands concept of customer service
PROFITABLE GROWTH: - Supports and achieves plant
goals and objectives - Suggests methods of cost control/improvement
EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT: - Meets individualized training
requirements - Assists in training of new production technicians - Recommends
training opportunities
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: - Increases knowledge of the
organization, it's policies, procedures; order fulfillment process, product
lines and strategic plans
TECHINICAL EXPERTISE: - High School diploma or
equivalent - Must be able to perform mathematical exercises of moderate
complexity - Able to pay attention to details - Aims for total accuracy in
records and reports - Ability to determine cause and effect in plant operation
- Experience in plant operation and industrial environment - Knowledge of
instruments and test equipment - Basic computer skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Moderate work - Climbing, stooping,
turning and lifting up to I 00 lbs. possible - May be required to work in
inclement weather - May be required to spend a great deal of time on his/her
feet - May be required to wear respirator - May be required to work shifts
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Must be able to carry 50lbs or more
(buckets, hoses, cylinders). Must be able to walk periodically to take plant
readings. Must be able to perform tasks while wearing PPE.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Stationary Position - Frequently
Move/Traverse - Occasionally
Stationary Position/Seated- Frequently
Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
Transport/Carrying- Occasionally
Exerting Force/Pushing - Rarely
Exerting Force/Pulling- Rarely
Ascend/Descend- Occasionally
Balancing- Rarely
Position Self/Stooping- Occasionally
Position Self/Kneeling- Rarely
Position Self/Crouching- Occasionally
Position Self/Crawling- Rarely
Reaching- Occasionally
Handling- Frequently
Grasping- Frequently
Feeling- Frequently
Communicate/Talking- Frequently
Communicate/Hearing- Frequently
Repetitive Motions- Occasionally
Coordination- Occasionally

PAY RATE: $43.00 per
hour DOE.

Here are a few good reasons: Compensation package
including: - Excellent Health Benefits Package; Medical, Dental,
Vision - Top-of-the-line 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match - Paid Time
Off; Holidays, Floaters, & Sick - Life Insurance - Short-Term Disability --
Driver Referral Bonus

Nippon Sanso 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