Field Service Technician

Messer Americas; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

A leading industrial gases company seeks a qualified individual to provide technical expertise and leadership for installation and operation of industrial gas applications. Responsibilities include supervising contractors, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing technical support. Candidates need a High School Degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The role involves 30-40% travel and requires physical capability for demanding tasks in a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in instrumentation and mechanical systems installation.
• 30-40% travel required within assigned territory.
• Physically able to perform duties involving lifting and climbing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors for installation and startup of applications.
• Provide technical support for application equipment.
• Conduct equipment operations training sessions.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Controls and mechanical systems

Cryogenic piping systems

Education

High School Degree

Job description

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Purpose:

Provide leadership, labor, and technical expertise in Messer applications and technologies at Messer’s customer sites. Responsibilities include installation, contractor management, layout/design, execution, start up, training, and post-sales support of applications related to Metals, Chemicals, Energy, Food, and Manufacturing industry segments.

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.

Responsibilities

• Safely supervise Messer-approved contractors and customers’ agents to install and start up Messer’s industrial gas applications, including cryogenic food freezing and chilling systems, combustion panels and burner systems, controlled atmosphere mixing panels and injection systems, chemical and pharmaceutical applications, hydrogen fuel cell delivery systems, laser gas delivery systems, etc.
• Provide technical support to customers using Messer’s application equipment, including remote/on-site troubleshooting support, on-site equipment assessments, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Provide detailed technical knowledge to customers and contractors on specific Messer technology regarding safety, electrical, mechanical, and process requirements. Ensure compliance with industry standards and codes.
• Provide specialized labor during equipment installation and start up, with post-installation assistance and support as needed.
• Ensure overall safe equipment start up requirements are met during equipment installations, including conducting cryogenic liquid safe handling and equipment operations training sessions for Messer provided application equipment.
• Ensure documentation of customer start up is completed—safety function check lists, training with attendance sheets, receipt of manuals, atmospheric monitoring requirements and function tests, etc.
• Participate in customer’s and Messer Hazop reviews.
• Maintain self-paced training via Traccess training program and achieve established training targets.
• Provide sales and engineering team support in determining costs for projects. Support project managers in maintaining project budgets, installation timelines, and customer expectations.
• Provide written documentation to the engineering team on identified opportunities of improvement for Messer application equipment and process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Degree
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in instrumentation, electrical, controls and mechanical systems installation, service, and repairs
• 30‑40% travel required within assigned territory, including occasional work on weekends/holidays

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among other things: bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cryogenic piping systems, materials, and design a plus
• Experience with welding, brazing, and fabrication a plus

About Messer:

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply, and innovative gas technology solutions help our 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 competitive pay, with 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 makes Messer refreshingly different.

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing