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Remote Operator I

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Remote Operator I

Bethlehem, PA • On-site, Remote

Messer Americas
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$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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    93% say their health insurance is affordable

    say their health insurance is affordable

  • 92%

    92% say they get paid time off

    say they get paid time off

  • 87%

    87% say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

    say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

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Job description

Job Summary:
Be part of the team at Messer that is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our air separation plant fleet from our central control room located in Bethlehem, PA. The Remote Operator 1 is responsible for the operation of approximately 6 plants while on shift including everything from steady state operation and optimization up to full plant restart events. Work in a collaborative environment, solve real world problems, and help us maintain our supply of Gases for Life to our customers.
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.
Principal Responsibilities:
  • Maintain safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation of approximately six air separation plants via computer interface while on shift.
  • Respond to and troubleshoot process upsets and plant problems.
  • Alarm management and response
  • Perform plant shutdowns and startups.
  • Power management and emergency response.
  • Monitor Key Performance Indicators and investigate / escalate any identified deficiencies.
  • Communicate plant status and performance to the business.
  • Provide ad-hoc support including alarm response, process manipulation, troubleshooting and investigation for non-ROC plants on a reactionary basis.
  • Maintain the integrity of the Messer Operations Network through strict adherence to defined network security practices and requirements.

Required Skills:
  • Willingness to work rotating shift - this is a 24 x 7 x 365 operation.
  • Excellent team player
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize.
  • Analytical thinking ability to make quick and accurate decisions based on plant operational data and information.
  • Ability to maintain alertness to issues that arise within the operation and ability to react in a high stress environment.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic computer proficiency

Basic Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
    • Minimum of 2 years plant experience in a process plant related operations role (examples include: chemicals, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, power, etc.)
    • Military experience (examples: Navy Nukes, Navy Fire Controlman, Air Force Fuels)
    • Recent college graduates with an engineering or physical science degree

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.
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  • Health insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Ongoing training & development opportunities

About Messer, in their own words

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Messer offers more than 125 years of expertise in industrial, medical, specialty and electronics gases. The company delivers quality gases, related services and technology via an extensive production and distribution network. Health and safety, sustainability practices and environmental protection are core Messer values that are embedded in the company’s daily operations.

Company values

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Our Mission: To become the premier supplier of choice for industrial, medical and specialty gas solutions, admired for our safety culture, customer focus, performance, and innovation.

Our Vision: ​As the leading privately held provider of industrial, medical, and specialty gas solutions, we are the first choice for customers and employees.

Our Purpose: We help people drive progress.

At Messer, we know people – who are welcomed and empowered – create our success. Whether you’re a recent graduate starting your career or returning to the workforce after a break, you might be the perfect fit to spark innovative thinking and bring creative new ideas to our growing team.

From ongoing training and development opportunities to tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs, you’ll feel valued and get to make a real impact.

We’re expanding into new markets and creating technologies that impact nearly every aspect of daily life, with new and exciting opportunities for you to thrive every single day. Will you join us?

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