Field Diagnostics & Predictive Reliability Specialist

Linde plc; East Chicago, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) matching

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a Reliability Center Predictive Specialist in East Chicago, IN to lead predictive programs for rotating equipment and to monitor vibration data health across pumps, turbines, and compressors. You will train technicians, optimize data collection, and coordinate with maintenance teams to drive reliability improvements.

The role requires Category I vibration certification, CMMS experience, and strong communication skills, with office and field duties and ~15% travel to support

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering with a minimum of two years of experience in rotating equipment, mechanical maintenance, or reliability engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment or non-degreed with a minimum of five years of rotating equipment maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Category I Certification in vibration analysis; entry-level knowledge of oil analysis; and knowledge of predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies.
• Excellent verbal communication, team interaction, and presentation skills, with strong computer and standard software experience, including MS Office, E-Mail, and CMMS.
• Proficiency with vibration data acquisition software and diagnostic equipment; knowledge of rotating equipment fundamentals, including assembly fits and tolerance.
• Ability to achieve Category II vibration and oil analysis certifications; experience with CMMS and rotating equipment such as compressors, turbines, gearboxes, etc.

Responsibilities

• Administer predictive programs and condition monitoring for rotating equipment; review data to determine equipment health.
• Manage Vibration & Oil Analysis Database Management; provide remote troubleshooting support to field technicians; train new employees.
• Determine vibration point locations and data collection routes; perform field diagnostics and equipment installation.
• Report deficiencies using CMMS; collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability personnel to prioritize repairs.
• Identify, justify, and purchase major predictive equipment spare parts; participate in RCA with vibration and oil history.
• Perform other duties to ensure reliability of plant rotating equipment; travel ~15% domestically.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

Predictive maintenance

Verbal communication

Team interaction

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

5+ years rotating equipment maintenance

Tools

Infor EAM CMMS

Emerson/CSI MHM

Vibration data acquisition software

Data collector

Job description

Linde plc is seeking a Reliability Center Predictive Specialist in East Chicago, IN to lead predictive programs for rotating equipment and to monitor vibration data health across pumps, turbines, and compressors. You will train technicians, optimize data collection, and coordinate with maintenance teams to drive reliability improvements.

The role requires Category I vibration certification, CMMS experience, and strong communication skills, with office and field duties and ~15% travel to support