Air Separation Plant Operator

Linde PLC; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde PLC is seeking an Air Separation Plant Operator to manage and optimize operations of an Air Separation Plant and VPSA, following established processes and safety standards. The role involves monitoring equipment, controlling systems, and troubleshooting to maintain reliable plant performance.

Ideal candidates will have a high-school diploma or GED, relevant SAIT certification or equivalent, and 3–5 years in process operations, with the ability to work overtime and travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED; Power and Process Operations Certificate (SAIT) or equivalent or 3–5 years of experience in a process operations role.
• Experience in a continuous chemical process environment is an asset.
• Compressor operating certificate or 4th class stationary engineering and relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and SWDs.
• Strong computer and technical skills with the ability to learn and operate automated process equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and be on call.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills; valid driver’s license.
• Physically able to lift up to 25 kgs, climb stairs and ladders, work in tight spaces, and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate an Air Separation Plant and a VPSA safely following established processes.
• Monitor process conditions, equipment performance, and control systems.
• Use plant computer control systems to oversee and adjust operations.
• Troubleshoot deviations and perform basic repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Identify plant performance improvements and coach others on operations.
• Travel up to 30% as required.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and SWDs.

Skills

Process operations

Plant operation

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

Driver's license

Computer skills

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Power and Process Operations Certificate (SAIT) or equivalent

Compressor operating certificate or 4th class stationary engineering

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Posted on: 10/30/2026 - Apply before: 12/30/2026

Air Separation Plant Operator (full time)

The Plant Operator will operate the Air Separation Plant as per designated work processes, utilizing air separation / cryogenic process knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner. You will be able to work in a novel team environment where individuals often set priorities and complete work activities with minimal supervision.

What you will enjoy doing*

• Operate an Air Separation Plant and a VPSA in a safe and efficient manner by following established work processes and applying your air separation / cryogenic process knowledge
• Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and reliable plant operations
• In addition, you will operate and field-check process equipment, monitoring process conditions, equipment performance, and control systems
• Utilize multiple, complex plant computer control systems to oversee and adjust operations
• You shall apply troubleshooting skills to resolve process-related deviations and problems as they arise
• Perform basic troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventive maintenance on process equipment to help maintain equipment reliability
• Also, you will use your process knowledge to identify and implement plant performance improvements and coach/train others on plant operations
• Available to travel 30%

What makes you great*

• You have a High-school diploma or GED; Power and Process Operations Certificate (SAIT) or equivalent or three to five ( 3–5) years of experience in a process operations role
• Previous experience in a continuous chemical process environment is an asset
• Compressoroperating certificate or 4th class stationary engineering and relevantexperience
• Abilityto read and interpret various drawings such as: P&IDs and SWDs
• Further, you have strong computer and technical skills with the ability to learn and operate both manual and highly automated process equipment
• You have the ability to work overtime as required and be on call.
• Strong ability to understand, analyze, and resolve technical problems
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; current and valid driver’s license
• Physically able to meet the demands of the role: lift up to 25 kgs, climb stairs and ladders, work in tight / confined spaces, and wear all required personal protective equipment

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. 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.
The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

This is an existing position with an annual starting salary of $95,000.

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, driver’s license and abstract review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification.
Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.
We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
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.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.