24000991

Job Overview:

The Linde On-Site Air Separation Plant Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Ferndale, WA plant location.

This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires an employee to be proficient in air separation plant technology (candidate will be trained) and have knowledge / aptitude in mechanical systems, electrical systems, instrumentation, and process operation controls. The Plant Technician must be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative in resolving issues, planning and completing required maintenance, and managing site operations. The technician must be on call and able to respond as needed (paid weekend on call; rotating schedule). Occasionally, overnight travel may be required for training and/or plant support activities. Travel / daily commuting time is paid. The technician must ideally live within a 45-minute commute to their home plant(s); a one-hour commute is the maximum acceptable distance. Various trainings will be provided in categories such as, but not limited to, safety, process technology, equipment operations, maintenance practices, and project management. It is our goal to create a positive environment for learning, achievement, and personal development.

Scope:

The employee in this role solves field site issues and is responsible for the plant maintenance, troubleshooting/repair, and production at the site. The plant is located on a customer location. The technician has primary responsibility for their assigned plants and must be able to produce results with minimal supervision. The technician is supported by region management, lead technicians, engineers, sales representatives, and several other business disciplines. The technician will travel to support locations outside the assigned area and may be asked to assist in the training and development of other individuals. The technician makes decisions, which require coordination of interrelated tasks. The employee develops conceptual solutions to moderately difficult, non-routine issues/problems and provides planning guidance and technical leadership for various projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain all safety, quality, and compliance activities at each plant location.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on a variety of process equipment including, but not limited to, centrifugal, screw, and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, instruments/transmitters, electrical/PLC equipment, and pneumatic control valves.
• Manage own time to meet operations goals and to complete planned & unplanned maintenance tasks for assigned plants, which includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and solving plant problems.
• Coordinate contractors and resources, both internal and external to Linde, to support activities, audits, and all administrative requirements for the plant.
• Maintain or improve plant production and efficiency.
• Manage time to complete self-guided training assignments in Linde’s web-based training database; self-study is also expected to be completed to advance comprehension of all aspects and responsibilities of the position.
• Occasionally assists or directs the training and development of new employees.

Skills and Abilities:

• Safety awareness and adherence to procedures
• Safe driving
• Motivation to meet goals and expectations without direct supervision
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Maintenance and repairs
• Process understanding and control interpretation
• Read Process & Instrumentation Diagrams and Schematic Wiring Diagrams
• Computers, Microsoft applications, process control computer systems (HMI), website/database navigation, iPhone use & navigation
• Communication both verbal and written
• Quality controls and validation (analyzers, procedures, documentation)
• Organization and time management
• Self-directed learning
• Planning and project management
• Procurement / purchasing processes
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and well labeled work location

Working Conditions:

In addition to being able to sit, stand, climb, walk, read, talk, see and hear; to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities:

• Drive a service pickup truck up to 1 to 2 hours per day and up to 8 hours on occasion.
• Perform office work requiring sitting at the computer and other administration duties 1 to 3 hours per day.
• Walking on flat, uneven surfaces, and areas of crushed stone/gravel is done on a daily basis.
• Bending, stooping, and working from just above the ground to 6-foot elevation
• Use of stairs and ladders for elevated work. Use of fall protection equipment.
• Lifting 5 to 15 lbs loads is performed daily.
• Lifting 15 to 45 lbs loads is done on an intermittent basis.
• Lifting over 45 to 75 lbs is done occasionally.
• Upper body work activities, including using wrenches, hammers, and similar tools
• Use of power tools/equipment such as drills, grinders, pumps, etc.
• Use of fingers/fine manipulation (e.g. instrumentation calibration)
• Normal work week of 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.
• On call for plant issues during off hours. Paid weekend on call; rotating schedule. Company provided cell phone, laptop, Wi-Fi hotspot, and service truck.
• Plant performance is highly reliant on the effort put forth by the employee to learn, to actively maintain, and to prepare for planned and unplanned maintenance activities.

Accommodations can be made if reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications:

• High School degree required
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred
• 2 - 5 years of operations experience highly desirable in many of the following fields:
• Air separation or similar complex process control function
• General “hands-on” maintenance of industrial equipment
• Compressors and compressor maintenance
• Industrial Mechanical
• Industrial Electrical or Electrician
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Instrumentation and controls

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.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,235.00 - $82,478.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Ferndale, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person