CES Maintenance and Service Technician

United States Careers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer is seeking a Field Service Technician to maintain and service Messer Cryogenic Product Supply Equipment at customer sites in the Pittsburgh area. You will oversee gas delivery systems including N2, O2, Ar, CO2, Hydrogen, and Helium, ensuring uptime and safety.

Responsibilities include on-site maintenance, installation support, parts inventory management, and providing technical customer support. Travel may be required evenings and weekends as part of the coverage area.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Regularly maintain gas delivery systems in the assigned coverage area (storage tanks, vaporizers, control panels, telemetry).
• Assist with customer station tank installations and removals as needed.
• Perform corrective maintenance service calls to keep installations running smoothly.
• Be Messer’s face to customers, providing technical support throughout the life of a bulk installation and advising on process efficiencies.
• Act as a technical resource for the sales team on customer calls.
• Follow Messer safety policies and procedures.
• Manage personal inventory storeroom valued at around $50K–$150K.
• Occasional call-out maintenance, including evenings/weekends; potential 5–10% overnight travel.

Skills

Gas delivery systems maintenance

Self-motivated

Customer service

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma

Two years of post-graduation technical classes or work

Job description

Messer CES is one of the primary faces of Messer with our customers, providing technical support throughout the life of a Bulk installation, including discussing with the customer areas where Messer can help them increase the efficiency of their processes. This position is responsible for the maintenance and service of the contracted Messer Cryogenic Product Supply Equipment at Customer Sites. The role has primary responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of product delivery systems including N2, O2, Ar, CO2, Hydrogen, and Helium systems in the assigned coverage area.

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.

• Regularly maintain gas delivery systems that include storage tanks, vaporizers, control panels, telemetry systems, etc. for products to include N2, O2, Ar, CO2, Hydrogen, and Helium systems in the assigned coverage area
• Assist as required on customer station tank installations and removals
• Perform Corrective Maintenance service calls as needed to ensure customer installations are kept running effectively
• Be the face of Messer with our customers, providing key customer technical support throughout the life of a Bulk installation contract, including discussing with the customer areas where Messer can help them increase the efficiency of their processes
• Act as a technical resource accompanying the sales organization on customer calls
• Follow Messer safety policies, procedures, and goals
• Manage personal storeroom of inventory, approximately $50K-$150K in rotating parts
• Must be self-motivated and self-sufficient in the customer service environment, including the ability to work alone at site as the main technical resource for Messer and our Customers
• Perform call-out maintenance as required, including evening and weekend coverage occasionally, with potential for 5-10% overnight stays away from home in larger geographic coverage areas

Basic Qualifications:

• High school degree
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of post-graduation technical classes or work preferred
• Minimum 2 years of industrial experience or equivalent preferred
• Navy Nuclear, Air Force Fueling, Marine Cryo or Navy Fire Control experience preferred.

The salary range is between $72,000 - $81,000 a year.

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.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better in Academic.

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