Tech, Maintenance Ops

United States Careers; Claymont (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer is seeking a Maintenance Operations Tech I to ensure a safe, efficient and reliable chemical processing facility. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, support plant reliability, and use SAP CMMS for work orders and documentation.

The role requires physical capability, ability to read P&IDs/PFDs, and operation of material handling equipment, with opportunities for growth in a global industrial gases company.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include HS Diploma or GED and possibly a technical certificate.
• 3 years of relevant experience in process plant operations, maintenance, or reliability.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and climb/handle loads up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, efficient and reliable operation of a chemical process facility in compliance with regulations.
• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Support plant reliability and inventory management.
• Operate and troubleshoot mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors).
• Assist in shutdowns/startups and plant state changes.
• Use CMMS/SAP for work orders and reporting.

Skills

Math basics

PC proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Mechanical aptitude

Chemical hazards knowledge

Electrical hazards awareness

Reading engineering drawings

Preventive maintenance

Forklift/Crane operation

Trip & interlock logic

Maintenance troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Technical certification or military training (plus)

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

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.

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
• 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.
• 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 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
• Valid driver’s 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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