Job Description

The Plant Engineer is responsible for engineering and project support for process and specialty gas operations, and plant and equipment maintenance.  The Plant Engineer performs project engineering work from design to start-up in accordance with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.  policies. Participates on project and technical teams and provides technical guidance to plant operations. The Plant Engineer works independently and makes technical decisions based on full awareness of viability, cost, and other benefits.  Plant Engineer will ensure all plant and equipment is inspected, tested, and maintained according to Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.  standards and manufacture standards.  Plant maintenance tech will report to Plant Engineer.

With limited supervision, the Plant Engineer creates design layouts and equipment lists. Plant Engineers work with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.  employees and vendors to determine the best and safest design. Communicates and collaborates as needed with project management, customers, operations, procurement, safety, and business groups. Develops and implements innovative solutions for process, plant, and project-based problems.  All activities will require excellent organization and communication.

Exempt, salaried positions require a consistent on site presence during the company’s core operating hours to support business operations and team needs. Due to the nature of exempt roles, work hours may extend beyond the standard schedule when necessary to meet organizational demands, leadership responsibilities, and business objectives. This may include occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the role and the needs of the business, manager will confirm shift expectations.

What we offer you!

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)

Employee Discount Programs

Career growth opportunities

Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

What you will be doing:

Develops project plans by reviewing project proposals and objectives

Determines project requirements by reviewing product requirements, customer specifications, and performance standards

Determines project schedule by reviewing project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements

Executes project plan and maintains project schedule, monitors project progress; coordinates activities; resolves problems

Responsible for resolving engineering issues with proposals or projects

Controls project plan, schedule changes, and recommends actions

Control’s project costs and approves expenditures

Ensures compliance with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.  policy and government regulations

Participate in final field safety inspections

Troubleshoots plant process equipment problems and implements solutions

Executes various aspects of the Linde Gas & Equipment Inc.  Safety Program

Oversee and Direct Hazardous and Universal Waste activities within the facility

Schedules and coordinates repair, modification and preventive maintenance operations

Oversees location Contractor Safety Program

Oversees location's Process Safety Mechanical Integrity Program

Assists in the development and review of standard operating procedures

Participates in HAZOPs and FMEAs

Location liaison with corporate process safety group

Oversees and/or performs new equipment installations

Other duties as assigned

What makes you great:

Requires Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Preferred)

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Engineering

Experience managing projects preferred

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience creating mechanical equipment and related drawings using AutoCAD (2D) and Inventor (3D and 2D)

Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills.

Must be a detail-oriented self-starter and have the ability to work independently and as a leader or participant on a team.

Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Why you will enjoy working with us:

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, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations with a focus on making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful by helping to sustain and protect our planet. 

For more information about the company, please visit our website.

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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.

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