Entry Level Engineer – Leadership Technical Orientation Program (LTOP)

Location: East Chicago, IN

Program: 

The Linde Leadership and Technical Orientation Program (LTOP) is a program that is sponsored by Linde’s United States Bulk and On-Site unit. The program has a class of engineers that go through 52 weeks of training in a structured curriculum that is designed to give a very broad exposure to all aspects of plant operations with limited exposure to the broader Linde organization. The curriculum contains training common to operations with an opportunity for technical cross training. The LTOP is a mentored program, with each participant assigned a sponsor, and is specifically designed for those desiring to use an engineering/technical degree to leverage a management career and grow within the organization. 

Specific areas of operations that you will be required to study include all of the various product line processes (air separation, hydrogen, hydrogen-carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases and standard plants); safety, health and environmental; distribution, logistics and customer service. Operations support functions will be covered as well.

LTOP Engineers Will Be Expected To Become Actively Involved In Many Aspects Of Their Assigned Training Sites' Activities And Support Their Daily Operations. These Activities May Include Plant Startups Or Shutdowns, Maintenance, Project Planning And Execution, Training, Problem Solving, Safety Program Execution, Customer Interface, Personnel Management, Efficiency Monitoring, Product Shipping And Scheduling/planning. Specific Activities That Will Be Performed By The Engineer Are Related To The Day-to-day Operation Of The Plant And Include But Is Not Limited To The Following

• Operation of the plant using the control system and physical equipment in the field such as motors, compressors, pumps, instrumentation, and various utilities (electrical, water, steam, and instrument gas).
• Assessing the efficiency and operating capability of plant equipment specifically as it relates to energy consumption.
• Making changes to operating modes or to equipment to optimize efficiency.
• Troubleshooting plant process and equipment problems and implementing solutions.
• Utilizing control systems and high-level advanced controls technology to optimize plant performance. 
• Training operators in the areas of safety and plant operations.
• Providing some supervision of plant personnel or drivers as assigned by facility management.
• Monitoring compliance with internal Quality Assurance program requirements and initiating actions to correct non-conformance as appropriate.
• Executing various aspects of the Linde Safety Program including training, documentation, inspections, and correction of deficiencies.
• Monitoring plant and distribution costs for alignment with budgets and targets for improvement.
• Assisting plant operations and distribution personnel with day-to-day work activities as required such as operating the plant, taking readings, doing inspections, starting, and stopping equipment, filling product vehicles, and performing Quality Assurance tests.
• Executing projects in the plant in accordance with budgets, standards, and facility operating schedules Participating in technical sales and business development activities.
  
  

Estimated start date for the 2026-2027 LTOP program will be on or around July 1, 2026.

Locations:

You will be assigned to a plant location that minimizes the need for future relocation and must be willing to relocate for this program within the U.S if the need arises. The incumbents will be assigned to the East Chicago, IN location.

Some travel is required to selected locations in the US to complete assignments, participate in project activities, or for group and individual training.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. in Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) out of 4.0 is highly desirable.
• 0 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Prior internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Must have very strong technical skill sets.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be a self-starter and ability to work independently and participate on cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.
• Must be detail-oriented with an ability and desire to persevere.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be able and willing to travel to assigned facilities within the region, other facilities within the region, and make occasional trips to other domestic regions and office locations. Travel outside of the region is normally not expected to exceed 25%.
  
  

About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 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.

Culture

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.

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

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.

Primary Location

Indiana-East Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Job

Engineering

Unposting Date

Ongoing