Air Separation Plant Operator

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrating the diversity of our employees.

U. S. Steel's Fairfield Tubular Steel Operations is looking for an Air Separation Unit operator.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and maintaining the safe operation of the air separation plant, which produces gaseous Oxygen and Nitrogen, Cryogenic LOX, LIN, and LAR products for the back-up system.
• Working with the water treatment vendor to maintain proper water chemistry & chemical inventories and perform chemical analysis when needed.
• Controlling flow purities, pressures of the process using Allen Bradley/HMI/PLC system-Working with USS Management to maximize production and efficiency to meet the needs of USS Fairfield gaseous users flows and production rates.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and manuals.
• Performing quality assurance functions including the calibration of process analyzers and other equipment, associated with products to maintain quality assurance.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance throughout the entire plant to include compressors, pumps, turbines, valves, motors, electrical equipment, and other plant equipment
• Requiring the ability to use common hand tools and test equipment necessary for repairing and replacing mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• Performing plant rounds, take readings, and maintain plant cleanliness as necessary.
• Troubleshooting process and system problems to restore reliable and efficient operation.
• Complying with maintenance of environmental, safety, quality assurance, systems and programs including spare parts, preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance.
• Share on-call responsibilities with other Operator Technicians to facilitate uninterrupted plant operation.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in relevant technical field, relevant military experience, or 2 years related experience operating a relevant process plant, air separation, refinery or other distillation processes
• Experience with electrical and instrumentation equipment in a process plant environment and experience working with preventative maintenance programs and systems preferred

Competency Summary
At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:

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Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.

We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.

We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21,’22, ‘23
• Disability:IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ‘23
• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ‘23
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023
• Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person