Instrumentation Operations Technician I – Entry Level

Messer Americas

City of Albany (NY)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 61,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Messer Americas is seeking an Instrument Operations Technician to support process plant operations and maintenance. The role emphasizes instrumentation and controls troubleshooting, electrical system checks, and adherence to safety policies.

The candidate will work with CMMS/SAP, participate in safety and change management processes, and may perform shutdowns, startups, and production state changes. ISA Level 1 certification is targeted within two years of hire.

Qualifications

HSD or GED.
3 years of relevant experience in a related process plant operations, maintenance, or reliability activity.
Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
Ability to climb to heights 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to company safe work policies; participate in operations, maintenance and safety meetings.
Apply hazardous work permit (HWP) process, lockout-tagout (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures as required for company and contractor personnel.
Follow management of change (MOC) procedures for all changes to process and operating procedures.
Direct and monitor contractors.
Assist in shutdowns, start-ups, derimes, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)(SAP).
Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment requiring maintenance.
Perform water treatment analysis and associated tasks.
Accept on-call duty and overtime as required.