Production Technician

Description:

Under direction of facility management, the Production Technician will be responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in the production facility. The Production Technician will be responsible for operating a steam-methane reforming (SMR) facility while meeting all safety, environmental, corporate, efficiency and production requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Control of local SMR process by adjusting process variables via a Distributed Control System to maintain safe, environmentally compliant, reliable, and efficient operations.

• Operations and monitoring of DOT-regulated pipelines.

• Daily observations of process equipment, monitoring critical field equipment and process controls.

• Perform Start-ups and Shutdowns of the SMR process.

• Monitor, control, and operate a liquid-assist nitrogen plant located within customer site.

• Remotely monitor and control SMR process located in Charleston, TN.

• Communicate effectively with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and management.

• Adhere to all regulatory, corporate, and plant policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate ability to be a safety leader by fostering a strong safety culture and ensure a safe work environment with a commitment to zero injuries.

• Support maintenance activities by performing and enforcing Energy Control Procedures, Lock-out Tag-outs, and Safe Work Permits.

• Support outages including turnarounds and unplanned downtime events.

• Write and maintain operating procedures.

• Operate Telehandler and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms when necessary.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

• Participate in and support site safety meetings, operational training, MOC process, PHA Process, PSM compliance, EHS Reviews, Root Cause Analysis, and Environmental Compliance.

• Work extended hours including 12-hour rotating shift schedule, weekends, holidays, and scheduled/non-scheduled overtime.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2+ years Production Operations experience or equivalent

• Moderate lifting (20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, <10lbs. constantly)

• Ability to work from heights and within confined spaces

• Ability to climb ladders

• Ability to read technical drawings

• Basic understanding of physics, chemistry, heat transfer, fluid flow dynamics, mechanical, and electrical theories.

• Functional computer skills required: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and ability to learn internal systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Process Technology or equivalent

• Military technical training

• Fork-truck and/or manlift operations experience

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.

Salary:

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $52,500 - $77,000.

Benefits:

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

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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