Operations Technician (Helium) - 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.  

Principal Responsibilities

Safety

• Understand and adhere to company safe work policies.
• Follow Lone Worker Requirements
• Promote a safe work environment
• Report safety incidents and near misses
• Report any unsafe conditions, environmental concerns and process problems to management immediately
• Contribute to the improvement of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality programs
• Apply the Hazardous Work Permit (HWP) process, Lock out, tag out (LOTO) as required for company and contractor personnel.

Reliability

• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP PM) to execute, document and continuously improve equipment preventative and corrective maintenance strategy
• Support Area Manager, Utilize intelex to execute, document all corrective actions issued to the site from Audits and Incidents review (when applicable)
• Maintain plant spares inventory and raise gaps to management attention
• Follow work instructions and annotate with feedback
• Perform and document process and product analyzers calibration checks
• Set up and safely operate all tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work

Administrative and Managerial

• Follow all Quality Control requirements to ensure a quality product is delivered to Messer’s customers. Maintain open continuous line of communication with manager and Lead Helium Filler
• Complete required HSEQ site and equipment inspection forms
• Maintain orderly and clean work area and vehicle
• Direct and monitor contractors
• Maintain production logs, perform data entry into SAP system
• Capable of safely filling high pressure cylinders and tube trailers
• Capable of safely filling cryogenic products into dewars
• Contribute to site security efforts through continuous observance of site security procedures
• Safely and efficiently supervise and conduct plant start-up and shut- down operations in accordance with approved site work instructions
• Attendance and contribution to site safety through participation in the Site Safety Committee and monthly site Operations Safety meetings
• Maintain self-paced training progress via Traccess training program and achieve established training targets.
• Perform other duties and tasks that are essential to the daily operations of the helium transfill
• Schedule shipment of hazmat material, coordinate tube trailer shipments with distribution department

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or GED, or certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field, or 5 years equivalent experience in an industrial environment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

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. 

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030. 

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