Maintenance Operations Tech I

Messer Americas; Midland (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Messer Americas in Midland, North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Operations Tech I to ensure safe and efficient chemical manufacturing processes. The role includes performing preventative and corrective maintenance while adhering to safety protocols and operational standards.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED and 3 years of relevant operational experience, along with strong mechanical skills and the ability to work independently. Comprehensive benefits and career progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of relevant experience in process plant operations, maintenance, or reliability activity is essential.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability with basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility.
• Support plant inventory management and ensure all work is documented.
• Assist in shutdowns and start-ups of plant operations.
• Troubleshoot process problems and perform mechanical repairs.

Skills

Math – Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion

Personal computer proficiency

Strong interpersonal abilities

Self-directed, ability to work independently

Mechanical aptitude

Basic knowledge of chemical manufacturing hazards

Understanding of basic electrical hazards

Ability to interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, PFDs)

Capable of operating a forklift, and/or overhead crane

Education

HS Diploma or GED

3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary

As a Maintenance Operations Tech I, your principal responsibilities will include maintaining a safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a chemical manufacturing process facility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Your activities include the execution of preventative and corrective maintenance and ensuring reliability of the location.

Principle Responsibilities

Safety

• Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
• Apply the 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.
• Conduct safety orientation for contractors.

Reliability and Maintenance

• Support plant inventory management efforts.
• Follow work instructions and annotate with feedback.
• Set up and safely operate all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work.
• Effectively prioritize and schedule all work activities.
• Perform and document process and product analyzers calibration checks.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors).
• Complete basic mechanical equipment repairs.

Process Operation and Efficiency

• Assist in shutdowns, start‑ups, de‑rimes, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
• Utilize 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.

Required Skills

• Math – Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
• Personal computer proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy.
• Self‑directed, ability to work independently.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with simple mechanic’s hand tools.
• Basic knowledge of chemical manufacturing hazards.
• Understanding of basic electrical hazards and safety and skills in troubleshooting electrical systems, with support from subject matter experts.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.
• Ability to complete basic preventive maintenance tasks according to best practices.
• Capable of operating a forklift, and/or overhead crane, and/or man lift.
• Understanding of trip and interlock logic protecting people and equipment.
• Basic skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical machinery.

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of relevant experience in a related process plant operations, maintenance, or reliability activity.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field a plus.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and 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 us refreshingly different.