Production Technician

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About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2022 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

Job Overview:

The Linde Gases US (LGUS) division of Linde, Inc. is currently seeking a Production Technician that will be based at our Stockertown, PA location. This position will report to the Facility Manager on-site and will work with the Production Organization.

The overall objective of the Production Technician is to ensure safe and reliable operation of production facilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Startup, operate, and maintain the air separation plant and all associated tanks, controls, and truck fill systems. Troubleshoot plant shutdowns and perform corrective maintenance to allow plant restarts.
• Coordinate scheduling of planned maintenance and perform preventative maintenance on plant components.
• Operate units to continuously supply products at the appropriate quantities and qualities safely and economically, complying with all environmental regulations and daily customer requirements.
• Monitor process performance and makes appropriate adjustments to remedy deviations and align to the specified norm.
• Read and interpret P&ID's, Electrical Schematics, One Line Diagrams, Equipment Manuals and company procedures
• Perform calibration of analyzers, field instrumentation, and have the ability to troubleshoot control system problems.
• Perform lock-out tag-out, correctly and safely permit maintenance work, and oversee contractors as necessary.
• Safely troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all rotating equipment and associated mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, fans, and valves
• Prepare and execute projects to improve facility availability and reliability
• Coordinate with other technicians and work in a team setting as well as individually.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner at all times
• Manage maintenance deadlines and PM intervals
• Communicate with cross-functional groups and other business departments
• Supports a satellite CO2 Rail Depot in Bethlehem, PA for assistance is needed along with unloading CO2 rail cars into storage tanks calibrating analyzers and trailer filling.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. The technician will support the operation of our facilities to ensure they are maintained in a safe, reliable and environmentally friendly manner. The job requires a rotating on-call status. Some overtime, holiday, and afterhours work will be required. Employee must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding and man-lifts. Position may also require providing turnaround support within the region. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to develop working relationships with maintenance and operations personnel in a team environment.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• 5 years of Operations experience highly desirable in many of the following fields:
  • Air separation or similar complex process control function
  • Instrumentation and control
  • General maintenance of industrial equipment
  • Compressors and compressor maintenance
  • Industrial Mechanical
  • Industrial Electrical or Electrician
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Military technical fields:
    • Engineers, Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Gas Turbine Technicians, Boiler Technicians and Nuclear technicians, among others.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting/ repair skills.
• Proficiency with hand/ power tools and test/ measurement equipment etc.
• Have a working knowledge of computers and typical computer programs (i.e., Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 50 lbs, and work at heights.

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About Linde.

We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.