Messer Americas · 14 hours ago
Tech Sr, Application
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expMesser Americas is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, and they are seeking a Tech Sr, Application to provide leadership and technical expertise at customer sites. The role involves overseeing installations, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.
ChemicalHealth CareIndustrialManufacturingOil and GasPrecious Metals
Responsibilities
Safely supervise Messer-approved contractors and customer’s agents to install and start up Messer’s industrial gas applications. Applications include cryogenic food freezing and chilling systems, combustion panels and burner systems, controlled atmosphere mixing panels and injection systems, chemical and pharmaceutical applications, hydrogen fuel cell delivery systems, laser gas delivery systems, etc
Provide technical support to customers using Messer’s application equipment, including remote/on-site troubleshooting support, and on-site equipment assessments, diagnostics, and repairs
Provide detailed technical knowledge to customers and contractors on specific Messer technology regarding safety, electrical, mechanical, and process requirements. Ensure compliance with industry standards and codes
Provide specialized labor during equipment installation and start up, with post-installation assistance and support as needed
Ensure overall safe equipment start up requirements are met during equipment installations, including conducting cryogenic liquid safe handling and equipment operations training sessions for Messer provided application equipment
Ensure documentation of customer start up is completed – safety function check lists, training with attendance sheets, receipt of manuals, atmospheric monitoring requirements and function tests, etc
Participate in customer’s and Messer Hazop reviews
Maintain self-paced training via Traccess training program and achieve established training targets
Provide sales and engineering team support in determining costs for projects. Support project managers in maintaining project budgets, installation timelines, and customer expectations
Provide written documentation to the engineering team on identified opportunities of improvement for Messer application equipment and process
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Degree
Minimum 7 years' experience in instrumentation, electrical, controls and mechanical systems installation, service, and repairs
30-40% travel required within assigned territory, including occasional work on weekends/holidays
Preferred
Experience with cryogenic piping systems, materials, and design a plus
Experience with welding, brazing, and fabrication a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Competitive pay
Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
Company
Messer Americas
Messer Americas is one of the industrial gas companies, offers expertise in industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elena Skvortsova
President and CEO
Jens Luehring
President & CEO
Recent News
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