Instrument Operations Technician
Company: Messer
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Instrument Operations TechnicianWe are a technology and
applications leader with the industry knowledge and applications
expertise to meet customer needs across industrial, food, medical,
chemical and electronics industries. We offer over 120 years of
proven experience in the safe and reliable production and delivery
of industrial, medical and specialty gases. We're the talented
people you know and trust, now with a new name.Today our deep
understanding of industry trends and customer requirements allows
us to collaborate intensely with customers to identify and develop
long-term solutions that deliver competitive advantage. Our
in-depth knowledge of customers' manufacturing processes enables
turn-key engineering with minimal plant downtime, and our
technology development capabilities are unrivaled.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 HWP process, LOTO and
energy isolation procedures as required for company and contractor
personnel.Follow MOC 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 execute, document and
continuously improve equipment preventative and corrective
maintenance strategy.Support Local Manager and assist with audits
utilizing Intelex and completing action items as necessary.Maintain
plant spares inventory via SAP/Prometheus and raise gaps to
management attention.Follow work instructions and annotate with
feedback.Calibration, configuration, or replacement of field
instrumentation devices.Perform and document process and product
analyzers calibration checks.Efficiently troubleshoot and repair
electrical equipment control circuits.Efficiently troubleshoot and
repair process control equipment.Set up and safely operate all
tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned work.Functionally
test or troubleshoot instrument or electrical control loops through
to field devices to verify proper operation.Manage
documentation.Effectively prioritize and schedule all work
activities.Process Operation and Efficiency:Assist Shutdowns,
Start-ups, Derime, 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.Follow MOC procedure for
all changes to process and operating procedures.Maintain site
security and maintain site orderliness.Perform safety
indoctrinations for contractors.Utilize Computerized Maintenance
Management System (SAP).Perform and document process and product
analyzers calibration checks.Troubleshoot process problems to
identify equipment requiring maintenance.Perform water treatment
tasks.Document activities and data in plant logbook and perform
plant rounds.Direct, monitor, and oversee contractors and their
activities.Participate in safety committee activities.Complete all
training activities according to schedule and meet annual
performance goals.Accept on call duty and overtime as required.Be
able to fill product trailers & assist transportation as
needed.Administrative and Managerial:Follow all Quality Control
requirements to ensure a quality product is delivered to Messer's
customers.Meet FDA requirements where applicable:Maintain a
Shutdown and Turnaround work list and schedule, efficiently use of
downtime.Maintain open continuous line of communication with
Manager.Maintain orderly and clean work area and vehicle(s).Lead
and participate in operations, outages, and safety
meetings.Participate in safety committee activities as
required.Support entry level technicians through coaching and
mentoring.Required Qualifications:3years of relevant experience in
a related process plant operations reliability activity.Required
Skills:Math -Basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit
conversion.Personal computer proficiency and other software used by
the company.Strong interpersonal abilities to support team
philosophy and strategy.Strong interpersonal abilities to support
mentoring/coaching activities.Strong organizational ability.Ability
to work alone.High mechanical aptitude and ability to work with
simple mechanic's hand tools.Familiar with codes and standards
associated with wiring and conduit.Comprehensive knowledge of
applicable chemical manufacturing process and hazards within area
or site.Familiar with all process equipment and
function.Understanding of electrical hazards and safety, and
ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, with support from
central engineering.Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to
troubleshoot 4-20 mA transmitter and electro-pneumatic control
loops.Comprehensive knowledge and ability to troubleshoot pneumatic
control systems consisting of I/Ps, solenoid valves, quick
exhausts, actuators, regulators, and proportional/integral
controllers both stand alone and cascaded.Comprehensive knowledge
and ability to troubleshoot industrial refrigeration
skids.Comprehensive knowledge and ability to troubleshoot machinery
vibration monitoring systems.Understanding of all trip and
interlock logic protecting people and equipment.Comprehensive
knowledge of control system architectures including hardware setup
and software configuration.Ability to interpret engineering
drawings including P&IDs and PFDs.Ability to interpret
electrical drawings including single line diagrams.Able to use
basic computer skills and navigate a document management 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 man lift according to company policy.Or
certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training
in a technical field.Other Qualifications: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.Reside within a reasonable
distance of plant.Valid driver's license with good record.Capable
of distinguishing different colors.Join us and you will be part of
a company that values and supports your career. We offer
competitive pay and benefits, with set schedules, steady work and
opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.Together
we value innovation, efficiency, and flexibility. Putting safety
first, working with integrity and respect, we encourage everyone to
find solutions for success. That means for our customers and for
our colleagues. This makes us a great place to build a career where
your skills are valued and developed.Apply today
https://uscareers-messer.icims.comIf you need assistance with the
application or would like to request an accommodation, call (877)
243-1030.MS150PDN-94ae8e56-02db-4386-b604-0082b8740e69
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