Field Service Technician

Linde plc; Monroe (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a Field Service Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of nitrogen plants at customer sites. You will troubleshoot field issues, perform calibrations on compressors and control systems, and coordinate resources to support plant activities with minimal supervision.

The role requires strong safety awareness, instrument and controls expertise, and the ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate Degree in a technical field preferred.
• Two to five years of operations experience in air separation or similar process control environments.
• Expertise in instrumentation, controls, and maintenance of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of nitrogen-producing plants at customer sites.
• Solve field site issues while maintaining and operating air separation plants with minimal supervision.
• Interact with customers across production plant types, providing guidance and communication.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance at each plant location.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on compressors, gas analyzers, and control systems.
• Manage time to complete operations and maintenance tasks; troubleshoot plant problems.
• Coordinate contractors and resources to support plant activities, audits, and administrative requirements while driving efficiency through planning and project management.

Skills

Operations experience

Instrumentation

Controls knowledge

Maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Process control schematics

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Procurement basics

Quality control

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in a technical field

Job description

• You will ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of nitrogen-producing plants at customer sites
• In this role, solve field site issues while maintaining and operating air separation plants with minimal supervision
• Interact with customers across various production plant types, providing guidance, support, and clear communication
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance activities at each plant location to uphold Linde’s high standards
• Further, perform routine maintenance and calibrations on compressors, gas analyzers, and control systems
• Manage time effectively to complete operations and maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting and diagnosing plant problems
• Also, coordinate contractors and resources to support plant activities, audits, and administrative requirements while driving efficiency through strategic planning and project management

What makes you great

• You will hold a High School Diploma, with an Associate Degree in a technical field preferred, along with two to five years of operations experience in air separation or similar process control environments
• Have expertise in instrumentation, controls, and general maintenance of industrial equipment
• Demonstrate proficiency in mechanical and electrical maintenance, including compressors, with military engineering experience highly regarded
• Exhibit strong safety awareness and procedural adherence while troubleshooting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing equipment
• Moreover, understand process control schematics and communicate technical information clearly in both verbal and written form
• Be proficient with computers, Microsoft applications, and process control systems, supported by strong organizational and time management skills
• You are able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including confined space entry, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working at heights
• Be available to work extended hours when business needs arise
• Maintain flexibility to support weekend, holiday, and call-in coverage
• Ensure a reliable and safety-focused presence during critical operational periods
• Be familiar with procurement processes and quality control analyzers and thrive in dynamic working conditions that include driving service trucks, office work, and physical activity

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 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, decarbonize and protect our planet.
Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
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!

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.