Production Technician

Linde Corporate; Pittsburg (CA); On-site; USD 61,669 - 90,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Educational and professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Linde Corporate in Pittsburg, California, is seeking an experienced individual to operate its cryogenic air separation plant. The role involves ensuring safety and efficiency while performing maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

Candidates should have experience in mechanical equipment and electrical systems with strong communication skills. A competitive salary range of $61,669 - $90,448 is offered along with comprehensive benefits including insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production processes or systems in an industrial environment with a strong focus on safety.
• Proficiency in mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to read and revise engineering drawings, including piping and instrumentation diagrams and schematic wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Operate the cryogenic air separation plant safely.
• Perform and lead maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
• Monitor process performance and adjust operational parameters.

Skills

Safety-focused operational experience

Mechanical equipment proficiency

Knowledge of controls and HMI platforms

Communication of technical information

Forklift and crane operation

Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate the cryogenic air separation plant safely to guarantee reliable and efficient performance.
• Perform and lead maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to maintain plant safety and equipment integrity.
• Monitor process performance and adjust operational parameters to ensure reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Adhere strictly to company, customer, and regulatory safety policies and report all incidents immediately.
• Collect and analyze equipment and process condition data to support proactive maintenance decisions.
• Oversee contractors during routine and non‑routine work to ensure safety compliance and quality standards.
• Execute lock‑out tag‑out procedures and propose improvements to enhance process availability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production processes or systems in an industrial environment with a strong focus on safety.
• Proficiency in mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Knowledge of controls and human-machine interface platforms such as Wonderware, Rockwell, and Siemens.
• Ability to read and revise engineering drawings, including piping and instrumentation diagrams and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Clear communication of technical information to support safe, coordinated, and effective teamwork.
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and aerial work platforms safely and confidently following established procedures.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $61,669 - $90,448.

Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package: health, dental, disability, and life insurance; paid holidays and vacation; 401(k) matching and pension benefits; employee discount program; opportunities for educational and professional growth.

Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.
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.