Senior Machinery Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Machinery Engineer role is onsite in Hartford, IL; compensation is not specified. Messer operates industrial gas plants, and this position supports the Area Maintenance and Reliability Hub Team and Area Operations Teams. The engineer provides technical support and recommendations for rotating machinery and mechanical equipment used at area facilities. The role supports maintenance planning and execution, equipment reliability, condition monitoring, and timely resolution of machinery issues that can cause unplanned downtime.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot and support compressors, pumps, fans, gearboxes, and auxiliary systems
• develop machinery scopes for major maintenance
• support day-to-day mechanical issues and projects
• prepare work scopes, budgets, contractor plans, execution strategies, and quality plans
• provide field support and closeout reports
• monitor equipment condition and maintenance history
• review condition-monitoring reports and recommend repairs
• assess contractors and service providers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior machinery engineer

hartford il

messer

industrial gases

rotating machinery

mechanical equipment

maintenance and reliability

compressors

pumps

condition monitoring

mechanical engineering degree

30–40% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, career progression, and steady schedules are described
• specific benefit details are not provided.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7–10 years of combined experience, including at least five years in an operational and engineering environment working with rotating machinery. Travel of 30–40% (60–80 nights per year) is required, often on less than 10 days’ notice.

About the employer

Messer LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Industrial Gas Manufacturing. Sector: 32.