Lead Technician - (Job Number: 23000385)

Praxair; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial gases and engineering company is seeking a Production Coordinator in Hillsboro, Oregon. This role involves the safe operation of Air Separation and Liquefaction plants, requiring strong technical skills and experience in gas production. The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and several years of relevant experience, along with the ability to lead teams and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401(k) and pension

Disability and life insurance

Holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in gas production or related engineering work.
• Understanding of control, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings like P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and commission gas and cryogenic systems.
• Lead and train junior technicians in safety and operations.
• Manage plant operations to meet customer demand.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent apprenticeship/certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Wonderware

Rockwell

Job description

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 23000385

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2021 sales of $31 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies, and services that support our customers' success and help sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves various markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Our gases are used in numerous applications, from oxygen in hospitals to high-purity gases for electronics, hydrogen for clean fuels, and more. We also offer advanced gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency, and emissions reduction.

For more information, visit www.linde.com.

Job Overview:

The Production Coordinator is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of multiple Air Separation and Liquefaction plants. This role involves both office and field work, including access to elevated equipment. Holiday, after-hours, and on-call work are required. Strong communication, self-motivation, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are essential.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Adhere to safety, quality, environmental, operational, and ethical policies.
• Lead, train, and guide safety, operation, and quality activities; train junior technicians and assign tasks.
• Start up, shut down, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and commission gas and cryogenic systems.
• Manage plant operations to meet customer demand.
• Maintain and interpret P&IDs, SOPs, wiring diagrams, complying with safety and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot instruments and analyzers, including PLC systems and automatic valves.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting (<600V).
• Plan and execute lock-out/tag-out procedures and oversee contractors.
• Understand process interactions and propose improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain security, orderliness, and compliance with lone worker policies.
• Use CMMS for maintenance planning and documentation.
• Monitor equipment and process data, ensuring proper maintenance execution.
• Coordinate maintenance, procurement, and manage equipment failures and process issues.
• Maintain spares inventory and communicate with management.
• Complete training and administrative tasks, including documentation and reports.
• Operate equipment like forklifts and man-lifts safely.
• Maintain safety programs like One Call for pipeline safety.
• Support productivity projects and perform administrative duties.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of control, instrumentation, and electrical systems; troubleshooting skills for transmitters and control loops.
• Associate degree or equivalent apprenticeship/certificate in a technical field.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in gas production, controls, or related engineering work.
• Knowledge of industry standards, operating forklifts/cranes, and software like Microsoft Office, Wonderware, Rockwell.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings like P&IDs and electrical diagrams.
• Knowledge of ultra-high purity systems.

At Linde, we promote a respectful, inclusive environment that encourages growth and values diversity. We offer comprehensive benefits including holidays, health and dental insurance, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and pension.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other protected status.