Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Essential Functions

Essential Function

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