Maintenance Operations Technician I

Job Summary:

The primary function of this position is to serve as a Maintenance Operations Technician I. The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience related to basic process plant operations.
• Prior experience and basic skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical machinery.

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:

Safety

• Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality programs.
• Apply the hazardous work permit (HWP) process, lockout-tagout (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures 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.
• Participate in operations, maintenance, and safety meetings.
• Participate in safety committee activities as required.

Reliability and Maintenance

• 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.
• Mechanical (Once Certified):
  • Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors).
  • Complete basic mechanical equipment repairs.

Process Operation and Efficiency

• Assist in shutdowns, start-ups, de-rimes, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
• Utilize 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 communication with manager and other stakeholders.
• Support new employees and entry-level technicians through coaching and mentoring.

Do you have what it takes?

You will need:

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years of relevant experience in a related process plant operations, maintenance or reliability activity.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Required Skills:

• Math - Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
• 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.
• Basic 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.
• 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 basic preventive maintenance tasks according to best practices.
• Capable of operating a forklift, and/or overhead crane, and/or man lift.
• Certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field.
• Understanding of trip and interlock logic protecting people and equipment.

Other 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.
• Reside within a reasonable distance of the plant.
• Valid driver's license with a good record.
• Capable of distinguishing different colors.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)