Central Control Room Operator - 4 positions available

Messer Americas; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking a Remote Operator 1 to oversee the safe and efficient operation of our air separation plant fleet based in Bethlehem, PA. The role demands strong analytical skills to ensure reliable plant operations, requiring teamwork and multitasking abilities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and relevant plant experience. Applicants should expect a rotating shift in a 24/7 operating environment. Join us in our mission to provide essential gases safely and reliably.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work rotating shift in a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize.
• Ability to maintain alertness in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and efficient plant operations of air separation plants.
• Respond to and troubleshoot process upsets and plant problems.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators and investigate deficiencies.

Skills

Team player

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Be part of the team at Messer that is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our air separation plant fleet from our central control room located in Bethlehem, PA. The Remote Operator 1 is responsible for the operation of approximately 6 plants while on shift including everything from steady state operation and optimization up to full plant restart events. Work in a collaborative environment, solve real world problems, and help us maintain our supply of gases for life to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation of approximately six air separation plants via computer interface while on shift.
• Respond to and troubleshoot process upsets and plant problems.
• Alarm management and response.
• Perform plant shutdowns and startups.
• Power management and emergency response.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators and investigate or escape any identified deficiencies.
• Communicate plant status and performance to the business.
• Provide ad‑hoc support including alarm response, process manipulation, troubleshooting and investigation for non‑ROC plants on a reactionary basis.
• Maintain the integrity of the Messer Operations Network through strict adherence to defined network security practices and requirements.

Required Skills

• Willingness to work rotating shift – this is a 24 x 7 x 365 operation.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize.
• Analytical thinking ability to make quick and accurate decisions based on plant operational data and information.
• Ability to maintain alertness to issues that arise within the operation and react in a high‑stress environment.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years plant experience in a process plant related operations role (examples include chemicals, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, power, etc.).
• Military experience (examples: Navy Nukes, Navy Fire Controlman, Air Force Fuels).
• Recent college graduates with an engineering or physical science degree.