Messer
Messer

Messer Americas is a supplier of industrial and medical gases.

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Breakroom Rating7.2

Based on 22 frontline employees from Messer who took The Breakroom Quiz

51 Messer Jobs Hiring in Spring, TX

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$92K - $122K/yr

At Messer, we pride ourselves on delivering customer-focused solutions that are safe, reliable, and efficient. As part of our Project Engineering and Execution (PE) Americas team, you'll play a ...

Senior Controls Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$92K - $122K/yr

At Messer, we pride ourselves on delivering customer-focused solutions that are safe, reliable, and efficient. As part of our Project Engineering and Execution (PE) Americas team, you'll play a ...

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Messer Jobs Information

Do workers at Messer get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
100% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Does Messer pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At Messer, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
58% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Messer affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Messer?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 38% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 25% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

Do workers at Messer worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

Do Messer workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.

How easy is it for Messer workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
45% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Messer?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do Messer managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
86% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.

Do jobs at Messer spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
6% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Messer?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Is working at Messer good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
44% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at Messer feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Messer get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
41% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Messer?

Most people feel stressed here.
86% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Messer enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
44% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at Messer recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Messer?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Messer?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 52% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people think Messer’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
82% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Messer is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
47% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

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Infographic showing various job openings at Messer in Spring, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.

Area Project Engineer II

Messer LLC

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Messer rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Messer

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7.0

Company rating compared to similar companies: 7.0 out of 10

Oil and gas companies average

Based on 3,678 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at Messer

  • 93%

    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

  • 86%

    86% say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

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

Featured by Messer, based on 22 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees


Job description

Purpose:

• Manage portfolio of projects in the assigned area. 

• Execute small-medium projects 

• Develop required project phases and execute to fulfill project scope while ensuring that industry standards, guidelines and regulations are met, and that corporate and department standards, procedures and policies are followed. 

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: 

Operations Support:

• Provide engineering and project management support to Messer manufacturing plants for new capital projects, expansion and equipment modifications.

• Growth and Productivity (GAP)/High Performance Organization (HPO) and Productivity Goals:

• Support corporate and division goals for GAP/HPO and productivity gains. 

• Deliver successful cost saving, revenue & cash generating projects in Supply by using the Six Sigma methodology.

• Develop the medium and long term productivity pipeline aligned with the Region Americas (RAS) Supply strategy, and ensures adequate resources are available to execute (people and CAPEX).

• Work with leadership team to identify and prioritize projects across the region.

• Ensure alignment of Green Belt and Black Belt projects with overall RAS Supply priorities and critical projects.

Project Design and Execution (new systems, upgrades, efficiency improvements, & service of existing customer installations).

• Develop required project phases and execute to fulfil project scope while ensuring that industry standards, guidelines and regulations are met, and that corporate and department standards, procedures and policies are followed.

• Develop project internal orders in accordance with company accounting procedures. Track project budget throughout project and close in accordance with company accounting procedures.

• Lead development of customer and project specific documentation for the project; installation drawings, risk assessment/HAZOPs, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), commissioning procedures, customer presentations/progress reports, customer turnover manual, Lessons Learned/project close-out reports, etc.

• Manage all aspects of outsourced engineering and design functions, including interface and project management of consultants, A&E firms and EPC contractors.

• Perform and/or support the design of gas handling systems including development of Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, BOM’s, and gas panel drawings.

• Support Sales team at customer meetings as technical representative.

• Working with local Sales personnel, lead implementation of solutions to satisfy customer needs.

• Maintain corrective actions and maintain EMOC records for assigned projects.

• Identify potential GAP/HPO projects at assigned plants which have the ability to create cost savings and/or increases in productivity.

• Work with stakeholders to develop GAP/HPO project proposals for submittal to division management.

• Determine parameters and metrics to measure GAP/HPO savings, and apply information collection techniques to gather supporting data.

• Support the business to improve existing processes and to create new ones to become most effective and efficient.

• Ensure the sharing of best practices & lessons learned.

• Drive the organization to the usage of common tools and methods to come to quicker, more transparent, data based business decisions.

• Provide engineering and project management support to Messer manufacturing plants for new capital projects, expansion and equipment modifications.

GAP/HPO and Productivity Goals:

1. Manage projects and implement sustainable solutions:

• Deliver successful productivity projects for RAS, across the Supply functions of BSCM, CSCM, and Tonnage operations.

• Ensure the timely execution of project execution and implementation of pragmatic, sustainable and accepted solutions. Support identification and chartering of new projects.

2. Reporting & communication:

• Timely communicate and report project progress, results, and deviations from the project plan and associated risks to all relevant people within area of responsibility. Recognize and reward successes and celebrate accomplishments.

3. Best practice and knowledge sharing:

• Identify, translate and promote best practices within the region, both geographically and functionally. Research and promote opportunities to replicate best practice from Six Sigma projects implemented in other Messer organizations and by benchmarking other leading organizations.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

▪ Experience with process equipment engineering; P&IDs, process piping, pressure vessels, instrumentation/controls, process safety reviews (HAZOP) and LOPA.

▪ Computer literate including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD

▪ Highly motivated and able to self-direct

• Leadership, communication, facilitation, influencing, interpersonal, project management & planning, analytical, MS-Office (especially Excel), fluent in English; knowledgeable of operations bulk and tonnage organization and business processes.

• Travel, as required by the role (25-40%), includes travel internationally to Canada.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Experience:

o Minimum 10 years experience in manufacturing

o Minimum 7 years experience in project management and experience in supply chain and/or industrial gas

Preferred Qualifications:

 ▪Certified project management professional (PMP) or PE strongly preferred

▪ Experience in industrial processes management is a plus

▪Transactional process improvement experience is a strong plus

▪Green Belt (GB) or Black Belt (BB) certification is a plus

▪MBA is a plus

The salary range for this position is $102,000 - $136,000. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans.   Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer’s 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program.

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. 


Working at Messer

Perks for frontline workers

From Messer, via Breakroom

  • Health insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Ongoing training & development opportunities

About Messer, in their own words

From Messer

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

From Messer

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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