Entry Level Sap Security Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

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.   

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 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 web-based maintenance management system to execute, document and continuously improve equipment preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.

• Maintain plant spares inventory 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.

• Calibrate custody meters and manage documentation.

• Effectively prioritize and schedule all work activities. 

Process Operation and Efficiency: 

• Lead 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 EMOC 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 

• 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 SAP system

• Direct and monitor contractors

• 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 

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).

• Direct and monitor contractors.

• Lead and participate in operations and safety meetings.

• Participate in safety committee activities as required. (drill planning, energy isolation reviews, etc.)

• Support entry level technicians through coaching and mentoring. 

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 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. 

• Reside within a reasonable distance of plant.

• Capable of distinguishing different colors. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma

• 5 years of relevant experience in a related process plant operations reliability activity or recent military service in a technical field. 

• Valid driver’s license 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associates Degree or certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field preferred

Physical Requirements:  

• 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.

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. 

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