Operation Technician

Messer Americas; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 37,195 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Bonus program

Job summary

Messer Americas is looking for an Operations Technician in Pekin, Illinois. This role involves maintaining safe and efficient operations in chemical manufacturing, adhering to safety protocols, and supporting preventive maintenance processes. Candidates should have an HS Diploma or GED, and at least one year of relevant experience in plant operations.

The position offers a salary range of $27.00 to $36.00 with benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of pneumatically actuated valves and control systems.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Physically able to perform duties including bending and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, efficient operation of chemical manufacturing process.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) for maintenance.
• Troubleshoot process problems and perform water treatment tasks.

Skills

Basic algebra, fractions/percentages

Personal computer proficiency

Excellent interpersonal abilities

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of electrical hazards

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Forklift operation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Job description

Job Summary

As an Operations Technician, your primary responsibilities will include maintaining a safe, efficient and reliable operation of a chemical manufacturing process in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Your activities will include following through on preventive, corrective and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

Safety

• Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
• Apply the HWP process, LOTO and energy isolation procedures as required for company and contractor personnel.
• Follow EMOC procedure for all changes to process and operating procedures.
• Maintain site orderliness.
• Perform safety indoctrinations for contractors.

Reliability

• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP) to implement, document and continuously improve equipment preventative and corrective maintenance plans.
• Support Zone Production Manager, utilizing systems to document all corrective actions issued to the site from Audits and Incidents review (when applicable).
• Inventory oversight to include spare parts inventory.
• Collect trends in equipment condition monitoring tasks; vibration readings.

Process Operation and Efficiency

• Assist Shutdowns, Start-ups, de-rime, and production state changes for plant(s) in area.
• Apply the Hazardous Work Permit (HWP) process, Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures.
• Troubleshoot process problems to identify equipment maintenance requirements.
• Perform water treatment tasks.
• Accept on call duty and overtime as required.

Required Skills

• Math – Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
• Personal computer proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities and organizational capability.
• Self‑started, self‑motivated.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work with simple mechanic's hand tools.
• Familiar with codes and standards associated with wiring and conduit.
• Basic understanding of electrical hazards and safety, and ability to troubleshoot electrical systems with support from central engineering.
• Basic understanding of pneumatically actuated valves and control systems.
• Understanding of all trip and interlock logic protecting people and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings including single line diagrams.
• Able to navigate a documentation system to find relevant work instructions, forms, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to complete all preventive maintenance jobs according to best practice.
• Capable of operating a forklift, and/or overhead crane, and/or manlift according to company policy.
• Reside within a reasonable distance of plant.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in a related process plant operations reliability activity.
• Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among other things: bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb to heights over 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
• Valid driver's license.
• Capable of distinguishing different colors.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $27.00 - $36.00. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as long‑term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer's 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company's bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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