Messer Americas · 11 hours ago
Tech, Instrument Ops
Cortez, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expMesser Americas is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, seeking an Instrument Operations Technician. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting process instrumentation and controls, as well as electrical equipment, while adhering to safety protocols and supporting plant operations.
ChemicalHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Understand and adhere to company safe work policies;participate in operations, maintenance and safety meetings
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
Direct and monitor contractors
Support plant inventory management efforts
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 instrumentation and control valves
Perform basic troubleshooting of process control systems
Perform basic troubleshooting of electrical systems
Perform LOTO and confirm zero energy
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
Qualification
Required
Prior experience related to basic process plant operations
Prior experience and basic skills in maintenance and troubleshooting in one or both of the following: process instrumentation and controls; electrical equipment
Understand and adhere to company safe work policies; participate in operations, maintenance and safety meetings
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
Direct and monitor contractors
Support plant inventory management efforts
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 instrumentation and control valves
Perform basic troubleshooting of process control systems
Perform basic troubleshooting of electrical systems
Perform LOTO and confirm zero energy
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
Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion
Personal computer proficiency
Strong interpersonal abilities to support team philosophy and strategy
Ability to work alone
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
Certified to ISA Level 1 to qualify for instrumentation skills requirement
Certificate in a technical discipline, two-year related degree or recent military training in a technical field will be considered in lieu of ISA Level 1 certification
The job requirement is to obtain your ISA Level 1 certification within two years of hire date
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 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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short term disability
Life insurance
Paid time off
Long term disability
401(k) Plan
Bonus program
Company
Messer Americas
Messer Americas is one of the industrial gas companies, offers expertise in industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elena Skvortsova
President and CEO
Jens Luehring
President & CEO
Recent News
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