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On-Site Air Separation Plant Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Position ID: # 3458477
Date Posted: 7/22/2025
Location: Malta, NY
Salary (USD): $35 - $40

Job Description

Position Title: On-Site Air Separation Plant Technician
Location: Malta, NY
Shift/Travel: On-call 24/7 | Occasional overnight travel | Local travel to customer sites (within 1 hour from home location)
Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Benefits:
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match + pension plan
  • Comprehensive employee assistance program


Position Description:
We are seeking a dependable and skilled On-Site Air Separation Plant Technician to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of nitrogen-producing plants at customer sites in the Malta, NY area. This hands-on role involves operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining air separation equipment and supporting systems.
Technicians work independently with minimal supervision and are backed by a team of engineers, lead technicians, and technical staff. Candidates should have strong mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process control experience.


Core Responsibilities:
  • Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance at assigned facilities
  • Operate and maintain equipment such as compressors, gas analyzers, control systems, and pneumatic valves
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues to ensure maximum plant uptime
  • Coordinate with contractors and vendors for maintenance and site audits
  • Record maintenance and compliance activities through process control systems
  • Assist with onboarding and training of new employees as needed
  • Respond to after-hours emergencies and support additional plant sites if required


Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required (Associate’s degree in a technical field preferred)
  • 2–5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Air separation or other complex process control environments
    • Industrial maintenance involving mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation systems
    • HVAC or relevant military engineering roles (e.g., Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Gas Turbine Technicians)
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with FIX 32 or other process control software is a plus
  • Effective communication and time management skills
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, climb ladders/stairs, and work in various environmental conditions
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record


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