Chemical Plant Operations Technician

Messer North America, Inc.; Delta (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer North America, Inc. is seeking an Operations Technician to help maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable chemical manufacturing process in compliance with applicable regulations.

The role covers preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure continuous operation and safety across plant systems. The successful candidate will work with a team to troubleshoot process issues, perform routine maintenance tasks, and support shutdowns/startups as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of related process plant operations/reliability experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and climb heights over 200 ft.
• Valid driver’s license and color vision.
• Experience with SAP or CMMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a chemical process following regulations.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as part of the maintenance program.
• Assist in shutdowns, startups, and production state changes.
• Troubleshoot process problems to identify maintenance needs.
• Support documentation and reporting of maintenance actions.

Skills

Math basics

PC proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical safety knowledge

P&ID/PFD interpretation

Reading drawings

Preventive maintenance

Forklift/Crane operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Messer North America, Inc. is seeking an Operations Technician to help maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable chemical manufacturing process in compliance with applicable regulations.

The role covers preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure continuous operation and safety across plant systems. The successful candidate will work with a team to troubleshoot process issues, perform routine maintenance tasks, and support shutdowns/startups as needed.