Rotating Equipment Engineer

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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:

We are currently seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide support and technical guidance to Linde Gas US Hydrogen and CO (HyCO) plants. The Rotating Equipment Engineer will collaborate with Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Mechanical Specialist, and plant personnel to support rotating equipment troubleshooting, repairs and upgrades. This position will report to the HyCO Reliability Director and can be located out of either Deer Park, TX or The Woodlands, TX.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for activating involving rotating equipment including:
  • Compressors (Reciprocating, Centrifugal, Screw)
  • Centrifugal Pumps
  • Turbines
  • Gearboxes
  • Condition Monitoring Systems
  • Ancillary Systems (Lube Oil, Seal Systems, etc.)
• Work closely with the Reliability Engineers and Maintenance Mechanical Specialist to troubleshoot rotating equipment issues, develop repair/upgrade plans, and identify root causes to eliminate repetitive failures.
• Owns PdM program for rotating equipment. Ensures vibration monitoring programs are robust and provides second level spectrum analysis support for Reliability Engineers.
• Stay updated on applicable industry standards and emerging technologies to ensure Linde HyCO facilities are aligned with requirements. Revise internal standards and policies as needed to ensure compliance.
• Provide engineering support to facilities to close gaps in PSI information and management systems. This includes performing engineering calculations or interfacing with other technical resources to secure required documentation of PSI.
• Support rotating equipment upgrades by managing small capital projects and/or providing technical expertise to Project Managers.
• Assist the maintenance team as needed during rotating equipment inspections and overhauls.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support for mechanical equipment at HyCO facilities.
• Identify rotating equipment bad actors and chronic failure modes and develop strategies to resolve.
• Provide support for turnaround organization and capital projects as required, including planning and cost estimation.
• Lead or assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for rotating equipment failures.
• Perform Management of Change (MOC) reviews for rotating equipment modifications.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a combination of office work and field work.
• This position typically requires approximately 25% travel domestically.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred and 5+ years’ experience as a rotating equipment technical resource in a PSM regulated facility.
• Category II certification in Vibration Analysis
• Level I in Machine Lubricant Analysis
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as to lead and participate on cross-functional teams.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.
• Familiarity and experience with multiple types of rotating equipment
• Experience working within or supporting OSHA PSM-regulated facilities or processes, and knowledge of how mechanical integrity program elements apply to rotating equipment.
• Proven knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance procedures and practices applicable to a variety of rotating and reciprocating mechanical equipment.

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.