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Overview

As a Maintenance Operations Tech I at Messer, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient operation of a chemical manufacturing process facility, executing preventative and corrective maintenance while adhering to regulations. Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, committed to providing essential solutions for various industries.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
  • Apply the hazardous work permit process, lockout-tagout, and energy isolation procedures.
  • Follow management of change procedures for all changes to process and operating procedures.
  • Conduct safety orientation for contractors.
  • 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.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical equipment.
  • Complete basic mechanical equipment repairs.
  • Assist in shutdowns, start-ups, de-rimes, and production state changes.
  • Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment requiring maintenance.
  • Perform water treatment analysis and associated tasks.
  • Accept on-call duty and overtime as required.

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or GED.
  • Certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field is a plus.
  • 3 years of relevant experience in a related process plant operations, maintenance or reliability activity.
  • Physically able to perform all duties required, including lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to climb to heights of 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, and unit conversion skills.
  • Personal computer proficiency.
  • Strong interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy.
  • Self-directed with the ability to work independently.
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with simple mechanic’s hand tools.
  • Basic knowledge of chemical manufacturing hazards.
  • Understanding of basic electrical hazards and skills in troubleshooting electrical systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.
  • Ability to complete basic preventive maintenance tasks according to best practices.
  • Capable of operating a forklift, overhead crane, and/or man lift.
  • Understanding of trip and interlock logic protecting people and equipment.
  • Basic skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical machinery.

Benefits

  • (No benefits mentioned)

Additional Information

  • Messer offers comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
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