Field Service Technician

Linde plc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc in the United States, North Carolina, is seeking a field service technician to operate and maintain nitrogen production plants at customer sites. You will diagnose field issues, coordinate with customers, and ensure safe, compliant plant operation.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance on compressors, gas analyzers, and control systems, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with a technical field associate preferred.
• Strong instrumentation and control systems knowledge.
• Experience with compressors and electrical/mechanical maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate nitrogen production plants at customer sites safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose field issues and perform preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance at each plant location.

Skills

Field service operations

Instrumentation

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Process control schematics

Time management

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

SCADA

DCS

Gas analyzers

Job description

What you will enjoy doing*

• Youwill ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of nitrogen producingplants at customer sites ensuring safe and efficient plant operation
• In this role you will solve field site issues while maintaining andoperating air separation plants with minimal supervision solving field siteissues
• You shall interact with customers across various production plant types,providing guidance, support, and clear communication interacting withcustomers
• Additionally, maintain safety, quality, and compliance activities at eachplant location to uphold Linde’s high standards maintaining safety andcompliance
• Furthermore, perform routine maintenance and calibrations on compressors,gas analyzers, and control systems performing equipment maintenance
• You are expected to manage time effectively to complete operations andmaintenance tasks, including troubleshooting and diagnosing plant problemsmanaging operations and troubleshooting
• Lastly coordinate contractors and resources to support plant activities,audits, and administrative requirements while driving efficiency throughstrategic planning and project management coordinating contractors andresources

What makes you great

• You hold a high school degree with an associate degree in a technical fieldpreferred, along with two to five years of operations experience in airseparation or similar process control environments bringing relevanteducation and experience
• You shall have expertise in instrumentation, control, and generalmaintenance of industrial equipment demonstrating instrumentation and controlexpertise
• In addition, you should show proficiency in mechanical and electricalmaintenance, including compressors, with military engineering experiencehighly regarded applying mechanical and electrical proficiency
• Exhibit strong safety awareness and procedural adherence whiletroubleshooting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing equipmentdemonstrating strong safety awareness
• Furthermore, understand process control schematics and communicate technicalinformation clearly in both verbal and written form understanding processcontrol schematics
• You are proficient with computers, Microsoft applications, and processcontrol systems, supported by strong organizational and time managementskills applying digital and organizational skills
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, includingconfined space entry, climbing, lifting up to fifty pounds, and working atheights
• You will be available to work extended hours when business needs arise
• Demonstrate the flexibility to support weekend, holiday,and call‑in coverage
• Ensure a reliable and safety‑focused presence during criticaloperational periods
• Lastly be familiar with procurement processes and quality control analyzers,thriving in dynamic working conditions that include driving service trucks,office work, and physical activity bringing procurement and quality controlknowledge

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.