Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Messer North America, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

Messer North America, Inc. is seeking an Instrument Operations Technician to support basic process plant operations and maintenance. The role emphasizes instrumentation and controls, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment reliability in a refinery or industrial setting.

The candidate should have a HSD or GED (two-year technical degree preferred) and be prepared to obtain ISA Level 1 certification within two years. Expect on-call duties and potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Basic algebra, fractions, percentages and unit conversions.
• Basic PC proficiency and software aptitude.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shutdowns, startups, derimes, and production state changes.
• Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment needing maintenance.
• Perform water treatment analysis and related tasks.
• Accept on-call duties and overtime as required.

Skills

Math

PC Skills

Teamwork

Independent

Mechanical aptitude

Hazard awareness

Electrical troubleshooting

P&IDs & PFDs

Preventive maintenance

Forklift/Crane

ISA Level 1 (in-training)

Education

HSD or GED

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS SAP

Job description

Messer North America, Inc. is seeking an Instrument Operations Technician to support basic process plant operations and maintenance. The role emphasizes instrumentation and controls, electrical troubleshooting, and equipment reliability in a refinery or industrial setting.

The candidate should have a HSD or GED (two-year technical degree preferred) and be prepared to obtain ISA Level 1 certification within two years. Expect on-call duties and potential overtime as needed.