Job Description

Job Overview:

The Linde On-Site Air Separation Plant Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the City of Industry, CA plant location (~20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles).

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 / commuting time is paid. 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 general maintenance 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.

 Reports To

Associate Director of Operations or Operations Supervisor.

Direct Reports

None.

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 centrifugal, screw, and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, instruments/transmitters, electrical/PLC equipment, and pneumatic control valves.
Manage own time to accomplish operations and 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.
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:

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

High School degree required
Associate degree in a technical field preferred