CO2 OES Process Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Educational growth opportunities

Job summary

Linde Inc. in Burr Ridge, IL is seeking a CO2 OES Process Engineer to develop and optimize CO2 production processes with emphasis on safety and performance. You will collaborate with operations and engineering teams, perform analyses, and support field projects across plants.

The role requires 1+ year of CO2/process engineering experience, travel of 25–35%, and a competitive benefits program. Salary ranges are provided to reflect experience and responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of CO2 production processes, safety requirements, and procedures.
• Provide technical support to CO2 production facilities including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Identify improvements for productivity, cost-avoidance, and plant performance.
• Analyze plant performance data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Support MOC reviews and process safety compliance initiatives.
• Participate in plant assessments and audits for safety compliance.

Skills

CO2 Process Engineering

Refrigeration/Cryogenic Process

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

CO2 OES Process Engineer

Burr Ridge, IL, United States

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) matching.
• Pension benefits.
• Employee discount program.
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth.
• 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. Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development. *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.