Cryogenic Plant Operations Lead

Linde Corporate; River Rouge (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde is seeking a Lead Operations Technician to operate a cryogenic air separation plant, perform maintenance, and monitor process performance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, equipment integrity, and data-driven maintenance decisions.

Responsibilities include overseeing contractors, executing lockout/tagout procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety policies while continuously improving plant availability and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production processes and systems in an industrial environment with a strong commitment to safety.
• Proficiency with mechanical equipment, electrical systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Familiarity with control systems and HMI platforms (Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens).
• Ability to read and revise engineering drawings, including P&IDs and wiring diagrams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience operating forklifts, cranes, and aerial work platforms safely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a cryogenic air separation plant to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment to uphold safety and integrity.
• Monitor process performance and adjust parameters to maintain reliability, quality and efficiency.
• Adhere to safety policies and report incidents promptly.
• Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process data to support maintenance decisions.
• Oversee contractors performing routine and nonroutine work for safety and quality.
• Execute lockout tagout procedures and recommend improvements to improve availability.

Skills

Safety focus

Mechanical equipment

Electrical systems

Industrial instrumentation

Control systems

Tools

Wonderware

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

Linde is seeking a Lead Operations Technician to operate a cryogenic air separation plant, perform maintenance, and monitor process performance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The role emphasizes safety, equipment integrity, and data-driven maintenance decisions.

Responsibilities include overseeing contractors, executing lockout/tagout procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety policies while continuously improving plant availability and performance.