Lead Operations Technician

Linde; Poteau (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Inc. is seeking a Lead Operations Technician to safely operate a cryogenic air separation plant in River Rouge, MI. You will monitor process performance, troubleshoot equipment, and coordinate maintenance to ensure reliability, quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include supervising contractors, enforcing safety policies, conducting lock-out/tag-out procedures, and interpreting process data to drive proactive decisions. A strong safety mindset and proven plant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production processes in an industrial setting with a strong safety focus.
• Proficiency with mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Familiarity with control systems and HMIs (Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens).
• Ability to read and revise P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Strong verbal and written communication, able to convey technical information clearly.
• Experience safely operating forklifts, cranes, and aerial work platforms.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a cryogenic air separation plant to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
• Perform and facilitate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs that uphold plant safety and equipment integrity.
• Monitor process performance and adjust operational parameters to maintain reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Adhere to safety policies and report all incidents promptly.
• Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process data to strengthen proactive maintenance decisions.
• Oversee contractors performing routine and non-routine work to ensure safety compliance and quality execution.
• Execute lock-out tag-out procedures and recommend improvements that enhance process availability and reliability.

Skills

Plant operation

Maintenance & troubleshooting

Process monitoring

Safety compliance

Data trend analysis

Contractor supervision

Lock-out tag-out

MS Office

Tools

Wonderware

Rockwell

Siemens

Job description

Linde Inc.

Lead Operations Technician

River Rouge, MI, United States | req32268

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will safely operate a cryogenic air separation plant to ensure reliable and efficient performance
• You shall perform and facilitate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs that uphold plant safety and equipment integrity
• In this role you will monitor process performance and adjust operational parameters to maintain reliability, quality, and efficiency
• You are expected to adhere to company, customer, and regulatory safety work policies while reporting all incidents promptly
• In addition you should collect and interpret trends in equipment and process condition data to strengthen proactive maintenance decisions
• Additionally oversee contractors performing routine and non‑routine work to ensure safety compliance and quality execution
• Furthermore execute lock‑out tag‑out procedures and recommend improvements that enhance process availability and overall reliability

What Makes You Great

• You have experience operating production processes and systems in an industrial environment with a strong commitment to safety
• Proficiency in mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and industrial instrumentation
• Familiarity with control systems and HMI platforms, including Wonderware, Rockwell, and Siemens
• Ability to read and revise engineering drawings, including P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical information effectively
• Experience safely operating forklifts, cranes, and aerial work platforms in accordance with established procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook for documentation, reporting, and data management

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.

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!

Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it

We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

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.