Lead Production Technician

Praxair; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial gases and engineering company seeks a Lead Technician in Tacoma. The role involves directing daily operations, ensuring safety and compliance, and enhancing productivity. Candidates should have experience in production operations and be skilled in troubleshooting and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years Production Operations experience in an industrial environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of chemical plants and industrial gas processes.
• Experience with installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct plant’s daily priorities and activities, guiding technicians.
• Proactively communicate with Area Facilities Manager on operating plans.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and engineering standards.

Skills

Communication

Team Interaction

Troubleshooting

Process Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a Lead Technician. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

The Lead Technician will be responsible for ensuring production requirements are met, and the facility is operated in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner. This is a front-line operations role that will respond to unplanned events, work independently, and make technical decisions and recommendations to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the facility. This position requires a combination of office and field work. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required.

Key responsibilities:

• Direct plant’s daily priorities and activities, giving guidance and direction to technicians.
• Ensuring technicians are trained and supported to maximize potential.
• Proactively and effectively communicating with Area Facilities Manager on operating plan and deviations.
• Drive improvements in productivity and cost savings.
• Compliance with all applicable regulatory, policy, and internal engineering standards.
• Reading and interpreting Electrical Schematics, Process Diagrams, and Electrical One Line Diagrams.
• Troubleshooting plant process, or equipment problems, and implementing solutions.
• Maintain QA program, facilitate customer and corporate compliance.
• Coordinates plant interruptions, major outage and project work with management and reliability centers.
• Maintains documentation of equipment and processes.
• Responsible for process safety information related to plant activities (MOC, HWP).
• Operates units to continuously supply products in quantities and qualities safely and economically, complying with all environmental regulations, quality standards, and daily customer requirements.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum of three years Production Operations experience in an industrial environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of chemical plants, with a preference on industrial gas plant processes.
• Experience with installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) and Management of Change (MOC).
• Excellent communication, team interaction, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently, effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 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 and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com .

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $76,028 - $111,507.

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.

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