JOB SUMMARY

The Linde Instrumentation Technician/Operatoris responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of an Air Separation Process at Kirtland, NM. This is a challenging and rewarding job that requires the employee to have problem solving capabilities in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and production processes.

Technicians must demonstrate initiative and self-motivation and be able to work with minimal supervision. Technicians must be available for call outs.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (somewhere around 80% Operational duties with 20% Instrumentation duties)

· Follow safe work permit processes, policies and procedures

· Provide technical expertise in consultation with engineering and reliability resources

· Plan and execute operations and maintenance tasks for assigned plant(s)

· Create and update accurate instrumentation-based service reports using a computerized maintenance management system

· Calibrate, test, functionally check instrumentation, analyzers, control systems and control elements

· Start up, shutdown, and operate the production processes.

· Optimize work activities related to planned and unplanned equipment outages

· Assess and resolve priority-based instrumentation and electrical issues as they arise

· Communicate directly with OEM vendors and suppliers

· Understand, Diagnose, and Correct Control Loop input-output (i.e. 4-20ma, 3-15 psi, etc.)

· Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and Correct all electrical systems issues up to 600V

· Knowledge of Switchgear control systems and functionally rack in-out breakers

· Other duties as assigned

ADVANCEMENT

Linde has advancement opportunities for employees who demonstrate advanced skills in plant operations and have a strong sense of ownership. Safety performance, successful operations, and proven leadership are required. Advancement can lead to careers in Technical Support, Management, Engineering, Safety, Sales, and other positions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Instrumentation Technician/Operator must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, read, talk, see and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job. Additional activities for this job are:

• Drive a service (pickup) truck up to 2 or 3 hours per day and up to 8 hours on occasion.
• Perform office work requiring computer work and other administration duties 1 or 2 hours per day.
• Walking on flat or uneven surfaces and in areas of crushed stone on a daily basis.
• Bending, stooping, and working from elevated positions
• Use of stairs and ladders for elevated work.
• Lifting 5 to 15 LBs loads performed daily.
• Lifting 15 to 45 LBs loads intermittently.
• Lifting 45 to 75 LBs loads occasionally.
• Upper body work activities, including using wrenches, hammers, and similar hand tools
• Use of power tools such as drill and saws
• Use of volt meters and calibration devices
• Use of fingers/fine manipulation(such as instrumentation calibration)
• On Call, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Must carry cell Company Cell phone and laptop for immediate availability.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Degree required

Associate's degree in a technical field preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kirtland, NM 87417: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person