CO2 Production Technician

Praxair; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial gases company is seeking a Production Technician to manage and operate air separation processes efficiently. This challenging position requires strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and a commitment to safety. Employees in this role have opportunities for advancement in various technical and managerial capacities and are part of a culture that promotes respect, diversity, and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in Air separation or similar complex process control is desirable.
• Dependable, honest, and a safe driver.
• Committed to safety and compliance with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Start up, shut down, and operate production processes.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on various equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and production processes.

Skills

Problem Solving

Self-motivation

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Education

High School Degree

Associate Degree in a Technical Field

Tools

Volt-ohm meters

Calibration devices

Process control computer systems

Microsoft applications

Job description

Job Overview:

The Linde Production Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of an Air Separation Process at our plant. This is a challenging and rewarding job that requires the employee to have problem solving capabilities in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and production processes.

Production Technicians must demonstrate initiative and self-motivation and be able to work with minimal supervision. Plant Techs must be available for call outs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain all Safety, Quality, and Compliance activities at their plant location.
• Start up, shutdown, and operate the production processes.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on a variety of process equipment including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, control systems, electrical systems and process control valves.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective equipment, electrical components, and production processes.
• Plan and execute operations and maintenance tasks for assigned plant(s).
• Purchasing of materials and/or services such as contractors.
• Monthly plant billing, documentation, reports, and other administrative duties.

Linde has advancement opportunities for employees who demonstrate advanced skills in plant operations and have a strong sense of ownership. Safety performance, successful operations, and proven leadership are required. Advancement can lead to careers in Technical Support, Management, Engineering, Safety, Sales, and other positions.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree required
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred
• 2 - 5 years of experience in any of the following fields is desirable but not required:
• Air separation or similar complex process control function
• Instrumentation and control
• General maintenance of industrial equipment
• Compressors and compressor maintenance
• Industrial mechanical maintenance
• Industrial electrical or electrician
• Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Military technical fields
• Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Gas Turbine Technicians, Boiler Technicians, Cryogenic Technicians.
• Committed to Safety and compliant with established procedures
• Dependable and honest
• Safe driver
• Troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Use of volt-ohm meters, calibration devices, and data collectors
• Maintenance and repairs of industrial equipment
• Process understanding, process control schematic interpretation
• Computers, Microsoft applications, FIX 32, and process control computer systems
• Maintenance and compliance documentation
• Communication, both verbal and written
• Quality controls, analyzers
• Organization and time management
• Safe Work Planning
• Self-directed learning

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 .

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $57,750 - $84,700.

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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