CO2 OES Process Engineer

Linde; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Education and professional growth

Job summary

Linde is seeking a CO2 Process Engineer to develop a deep understanding of CO2 production processes, safety requirements, and operating procedures at our Illinois facilities. You will collaborate with CO2 Engineering Support and plant teams to troubleshoot, implement improvements, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes project management, data analysis, and participation in MOC reviews and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 1+ year of CO2 process engineering experience.
• 1+ year of refrigeration/cryogenic process experience.
• 1+ year of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of CO2 production processes, safety requirements, engineering standards, policies, and procedures through training and collaboration with the CO2 Engineering Support Team.
• Provide technical and engineering support to CO2 production facilities, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, equipment installations, repairs, and operational problem resolution.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop solutions for process improvements, productivity enhancements, cost-avoidance opportunities, and overall plant performance optimization.
• Analyze plant performance data and prepare technical reports, trend analyses, engineering calculations, specifications, and recommendations as needed.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) reviews, Critical Safety System development and reviews (SA-39 and SA-40), operating procedures, and process safety initiatives.
• Participate in plant assessments and audits to evaluate compliance with process safety requirements and CO2 assessment protocols.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and field teams to support projects, decision-making, continuous improvement initiatives, and business objectives.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders and serve as a resource for engineering and operations teams.
• Apply engineering principles and professional expertise to solve moderately complex technical and operational challenges.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices across CO2 production facilities.
• Travel approximately 25%–35% to support plant operations, assessments, projects, and field activities.

Skills

CO2 Process Engineering

Refrigeration/Cryogenic Process

Project Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

• You will develop and maintain a thorough understanding of CO2 production processes, safety requirements, engineering standards, policies, guidelines, and operating/maintenance procedures through training, plant visits, P&ID reviews, and collaboration with the CO2 Engineering Support Team.
• Provide technical and engineering support to CO2 production facilities, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, equipment installations, repairs, and operational problem resolution.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop solutions for process improvements, productivity enhancements, cost-avoidance opportunities, and overall plant performance optimization.
• Further, you will analyze plant performance data and prepare technical reports, trend analyses, engineering calculations, specifications, and recommendations as needed.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) reviews, Critical Safety System development and reviews (SA-39 and SA-40), operating procedures, and process safety compliance initiatives.
• Participate in plant assessments and audits to evaluate compliance with process safety requirements and CO2 assessment protocols.
• And you will collaborate with operations, engineering, and field teams to support projects, decision-making, continuous improvement initiatives, and business objectives.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders and serve as a resource for engineering and operations teams.
• Apply engineering principles and professional expertise to solve moderately complex technical and operational challenges.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices across CO2 production facilities.
• Travel approximately 25%–35% to support plant operations, assessments, projects, and field activities. You will be one of the key contact partners for the automation systems strategy and standards for all Linde plants

What Makes You Great

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• 1+ year of CO2 Process Engineering experience preferred.
• You have 1+ year of Refrigeration/Cryogenic Process experience preferred.
• 1+ year of Project Management experience preferred.

What we offer you!

Linde 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!

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $90,000 - $132,000

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.