Why Messer?

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Safety, Health, Environmental and Qualityprograms.
• Apply the hazardous work permit (HWP) process, lockout-tagout (LOTO) and energyisolationprocedures as required for company and contractor personnel.
• Follow management of change (MOC) procedures for all changes to process and operating procedures.
• Direct and monitor contractors.
• Lead and participate in operations, maintenance, and safety meetings.
• Participate in safety committee activities as required.
• Support plant inventory management efforts.
• Follow work instructions and annotate with feedback.
• Set up and safely operate all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work.
• Effectively prioritize and schedule all work activities.
• Perform and document process and product analyzers calibration checks.
• Instrumentation & Controls (Once Certified):
  • Perform intermediate troubleshooting of instrumentation and control valves.
  • Calibrate, configure, and/or replace field instrumentation devices.
  • Install, commission, and troubleshoot control valves.
  • Perform intermediate troubleshooting of process control systems.
  • Functionally test or troubleshoot instrument or electrical control loops through field devices to verify proper operation.
• Electrical (Once Certified):
  • Perform basic troubleshooting of electrical systems.
  • Repair electrical equipment control circuits.
  • Perform LOTO of electrical systems and confirm zero energy.
  • Process Operation and Efficiency
  • Lead shutdowns, start-ups, derimes, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
  • Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS)(SAP).
  • Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment requiring maintenance.
  • Perform water treatment analysis and associated tasks.
  • Document activities and data in the plant electronic logbook and SAP system.
  • Accept on-call duty and overtime as required.
• People/ Interpersonal
  • Maintain open line of communicationwithmanager and other stakeholders.
  • Support new employees and entry-level technicians through coaching and mentoring.

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in a related process plant operations, maintenance, or reliability activity.
• Certified to ISA Level 2 to qualify for instrumentation skills requirement.
• Certificate in a technical discipline, two-year related degree or recent military training in a technical field wiII be considered in lieu of ISA Level 2 certification.
• The job requirement is to obtain your ISA Level 2 certification within two years of hire date.

Required Skills

• Personal computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy.
• Ability to work alone.
• High mechanical aptitude and ability to work with simple mechanic's hand tools.
• Intermediate knowledge of chemical manufacturing hazards.
• Familiarity with common process equipment and their functions.
• Understanding of basic electrical hazards and safety and skills in troubleshooting electrical systems, with support from subject matter experts.
• Instrumentation: Ability to troubleshoot 4-20 mA transmitter and electro-pneumatic control loops.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.
• Able to navigate a document management system to find relevant work instructions, forms, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to complete intermediate preventive maintenance tasks according to best practices.
• Capable of operating a forklift, and/or overhead crane, and/or man lift.
• Electrical: Ability to interpret electrical drawings including single-line diagrams.
• Understanding of trip and interlock logic protecting people and equipment.
• Math- Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.

Qualifications

• Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among other things; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb to heights 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
• Capable of distinguishing different colors.
• Valid driver's license
  
  

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.