Instrumentation & Controls Technician — Process Operations

Messer Americas; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking an Instrument Operations Technician to support plant operations, maintenance and troubleshooting in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems. The role requires hands-on maintenance, safety discipline, and ability to work with P&IDs/PFDs in a process environment.

Ideal candidates have HSD/GED, 3 years in process plant operations, and the plan to obtain ISA Level 1 certification within two years.

Qualifications

• HSD or GED required with 3 years related experience.
• Ability to obtain ISA Level 1 within 2 years of hire date.
• Experience in process instrumentation, controls or electrical maintenance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shutdowns, start-ups, derimes and production changes.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation, controls and electrical systems as needed.
• Calibrate process analyzers and maintain safety documentation.
• Use CMMS for work orders and spare parts coordination.

Skills

Math basics

PC proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work alone

Mechanical aptitude

Chemical hazards awareness

Electrical hazards awareness

Read P&IDs/PFDs

Preventive maintenance tasks

Operate forklift/crane

ISA Level 1 certification

Education

HSD or GED

2-year technical degree or military training

Tools

CMMS SAP

Job description

Messer Americas is seeking an Instrument Operations Technician to support plant operations, maintenance and troubleshooting in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems. The role requires hands-on maintenance, safety discipline, and ability to work with P&IDs/PFDs in a process environment.

Ideal candidates have HSD/GED, 3 years in process plant operations, and the plan to obtain ISA Level 1 certification within two years.