Maintenance Operations Technician

Messer Americas; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintenance Operations Tech I at Messer Americas will uphold safe and efficient operation of a chemical processing facility. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical equipment, and support process reliability with a strong emphasis on safety.

Responsibilities include using CMMS SAP, following LOTO and MOC procedures, and collaborating with the team to schedule and prioritize work while maintaining inventory and calibration checks.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate in a technical discipline or military training is a plus.
• 3 years of relevant experience in process plant operations, maintenance or reliability.
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical machinery.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the chemical process facility.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Assist with instrument and electrical tasks as needed.
• Follow strict safety policies, LOTO, HWP, and MOC procedures.
• Utilize CMMS (SAP) to track work and maintenance activities.
• Support plant inventory management and equipment calibration checks.

Skills

Math basics

PC proficiency

Team collaboration

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical safety awareness

Reading P&IDs & PFDs

Preventive maintenance

Forklift/overhead crane

Trip and interlock logic

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical discipline certificate or military training

Tools

CMMS SAP

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 reliability of the location.

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.

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.

Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED


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


• 3 years of relevant experience in a related process plant operations, maintenance or reliability activity.


• Basic skills in maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical machinery


• Valid drivers license

About Messer:

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help 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 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 make Messer refreshingly different.

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