Instrumentation Technician 1

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.

Role will maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical and mechanical machines, and process control systems, to maximize reliability and process efficiency, while acting in a fiscally responsible manner.  This role may  require some travel to assist at other locations within Messer.

▪ Understand and adhere to company safe work policies

▪ Follow Lone Worker Requirements

▪ Promote a safe work environment

▪ Report safety incidents and near misses

▪ Report any unsafe conditions, environmental concerns and process problems to management immediately

▪ Contribute to the improvement of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality programs

▪ Apply the Hazardous Work Permit (HWP) process, Lock out, tag out (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures as required for company and contractor personnel

▪ Follow EMOC procedure for all changes to process and operating procedures

▪ Maintain site orderliness

▪ Perform safety indoctrinations for contractors

▪ Utilize computerized maintenance management system to execute, document, and continuously improve equipment preventative and corrective maintenance strategy

▪ Support Area Managers, utilize web based programs to execute, document all corrective actions issued to the site from audits and incident reviews (when applicable)

▪ Maintain plant spares inventory and raise gaps to management attention

▪ Follow work instructions and annotate with feedback

▪ Calibration, configuration, or replacement of field instrumentation devices

▪ Perform and document process and product analyzers calibration checks

▪ Efficiently troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment control circuits

▪ Efficiently troubleshoot and repair process control equipment

▪ Set up and safely operate all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work

▪ Functionally test or troubleshoot instrument or electrical control loops through to field devices to verify proper operation

▪ Calibrate custody meters and manage documentation

▪ Effectively prioritize and schedule all work activities

▪ Assist Shutdowns, Start-ups, Derime and production slate changes for plant(s) in area

▪ Follow all Quality Control requirements to ensure a quality product is delivered to customers.  Meet FDA requirements where applicable

▪ Maintain open continuous line of communication with manager

▪ Maintain orderly and clean work area and vehicle(s)

▪ Direct and monitor contractors

▪ Lead and participate in operations and safety meetings

▪ Participate in safety committee activities as required – drill planning, energy isolation reviews, etc.

▪ Complete all training activities according to schedule and meet annual performance goals

▪ Check business email daily

▪ Accept On call duty and overtime as required

▪ Effectively prioritize and schedule all work activities

▪ Organize, maintain and document calibration of metrological equipment

▪ Support sites outside of the home Area as required

▪ Support plant and equipment commissioning activities

▪ Mark-up engineering drawings to document changes or disparities

▪ Identify cost effective solutions, follow company purchasing procedure and spending limitations

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.