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Ineos Pigments

Air Separation Unit Specialist

Ashtabula, OH · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

Air Separation Unit Specialist ID: 62174 Location: Ashtabula, Ohio Department: Operations Campaign Date: N/A More about this job > Description At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our ...

Linde

ROC Technician

Tonawanda, NY · On-site

* You will monitor and operate over 450 air separation facilities across the U.S. and Canada from a centralized control room environment * You will respond to alarms, troubleshoot plant issues remotely ...

Linde Group

ROC Technician

Tonawanda, NY · On-site

* You will monitor and operate over 450 air separation facilities across the U.S. and Canada from a centralized control room environment * You will respond to alarms, troubleshoot plant issues remotely ...

VIVA USA INC

Production Technician

Fremont, CA · On-site

$20.50 - $25.50/hr

This position has responsibility for operating a cryogenic Air Separation Unit. The production technician is responsible for maintaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance ...

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ProductionTechnician

Dayton, OH · On-site

$30/hr

Air Separation Plant or related industrial experience is a plus. * Water Treatment - understanding the water treatment principles and equipment is a plus. * Refrigeration - A basic understanding of ...

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An Air Separation job typically involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment used to separate atmospheric air into its primary components—oxygen, nitrogen, and argon—through cryogenic or non-cryogenic processes. Workers in this field monitor production, ensure safety compliance, and optimize plant efficiency. They may work in industries such as medical gas production, metallurgy, or chemical manufacturing.

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To thrive in Air Separation, you need a strong understanding of industrial gas production processes, mechanical aptitude, and often a degree or certification in chemical, mechanical, or process engineering. Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), cryogenic technology, and relevant safety standards such as OSHA is commonly required. Attention to detail, effective problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are valuable soft skills in this field. These skills are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of air separation units in industrial environments.

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Infographic showing various Air Separation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,665 per year, or $34 per hour.

Air Separation Specialist

Channel Personnel Services

Cleveland, OH

$110K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

  • Serve as the technical expert for the site's cryogenic Air Separation Unit (O₂, N₂, and Ar production).
  • Provide daily process engineering support to operations while ensuring product purity and reliable production.
  • Troubleshoot complex process upsets and lead safe recovery during plant disturbances and unplanned shutdowns.
  • Optimize operating parameters including temperatures, pressures, flow rates, and energy consumption.
  • Lead and support plant startups, shutdowns, cool-downs,  and load changes.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve operating procedures and best practices.
  • Train, mentor, and qualify operators while improving technical knowledge throughout the organization.
  • Standardize startup, shutdown, and upset recovery procedures.
  • Develop maintenance strategies for critical ASU assets including:
  • Cryogenic distillation columns
  • Molecular sieve purification systems
  • Turbo-expanders
  • Centrifugal compressors
  • Pumps
  • Valves
  • Product purification equipment
  • Analyze operating data to identify performance trends and reliability improvement opportunities.
  • Support debottlenecking projects, capacity improvements, and energy optimization initiatives.
  • Participate in outage planning, turnarounds, and major maintenance activities.
  • Lead or participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other reliability initiatives.
  • Partner with maintenance and operations teams to prioritize equipment repairs and improve long-term asset performance.
  • Participate in HAZOPs, Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
  • Promote a strong culture of process safety and operational excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
  • Direct experience supporting or operating a cryogenic Air Separation Unit (ASU) is required.
  • One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with approximately 5-8 years of ASU experience, or
  • High school diploma or technical training with 15-20 years of extensive hands-on ASU experience.
  • Strong technical understanding of:
  • Cryogenic distillation systems
  • Molecular sieve purification beds
  • Turbo-expanders
  • Rotating equipment including compressors and pumps
  • Experience working with Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues in a continuous manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret:
  • P&IDs
  • Electrical schematics
  • Process flow diagrams
  • Thermodynamic flow charts
  • Experience with reliability methodologies such as RCFA and FMEA is preferred.
  • Knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), industrial safety practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Six Sigma or other continuous improvement training is a plus.

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