Maintenance Technician

Linde; Delaware City (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Linde Inc. in Delaware City, DE is seeking a Maintenance Technician to plan and execute maintenance on industrial mechanical and rotating equipment, including compressors, turbines, pumps and heat exchangers.

You will support water treatment systems and gas-fired equipment, perform inspections, assist in turnarounds, and maintain thorough documentation in EAM/CMMS systems. The role requires hands-on problem solving, safety focus, flexibility for extended hours and on-call coverage, and the

Qualifications

• Five+ years in maintenance of mechanical and rotating systems in industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with installation, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of compressors, turbines, and heat exchangers.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance for industrial equipment.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices and perform multi-train alignment.
• Strong documentation and CMMS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform major equipment installation, maintenance, overhauls and inspections of mechanical and rotating systems.
• Support and maintain water treatment systems, gas-fired vaporizers, H2 generators, piping, and related process equipment.
• Assist in turnaround planning and cost estimation for mechanical work.
• Conduct periodic inspection and support root-cause analysis for major failures.
• Maintain documentation in EAM/CMMS and uphold predictive maintenance programs.
• Work independently, make technical decisions, and escalate as needed.
• Perform office and field work, including access to elevated equipment and off-hours support.

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Delaware City, DE, United States | req33798

Linde Inc.

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will plan and perform major equipment installation, maintenance, overhauls, and inspections of industrial mechanical and rotating systems and equipment, including compressors, pumps, turbines, motors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, and cooling towers
• And you will support and maintain water treatment systems, gas-fired vaporizers, H2 generators, piping systems, and other related process equipment
• Assist in turnaround planning and cost estimation for mechanical work and identify and resolve chronic mechanical asset concerns
• Further, you will conduct periodic inspection and maintenance of plant equipment and support the root cause analysis program for major failures
• Maintain documentation of all maintenance activities in EAM and uphold the Oil & Vibrations Predictive Program
• You will work independently, making technical decisions and escalating technical concerns as needed
• Perform office work and field work, requiring accessibility during off-hours and the ability to access elevated equipment using ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, and crane baskets

What Makes You Great

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in the maintenance of mechanical and rotating systems and equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment
• You have proven experience in installation, troubleshooting, inspection, and repairs of compressors, turbines, blowers, and heat exchangers
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance for industrial mechanical and rotating systems and equipment
• And you have the ability to use precision measuring devices and perform precision alignment on multi-train equipment
• Excellent communication and team interaction skills, with the ability to work independently and lead or participate in teams
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills, experience with computers and standard software packages, and proficiency in using a computerized maintenance management system
• You have an understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes, completion of a machinist/millwright apprenticeship program is a plus
• Hands‑on experience in vibration analysis and dynamic balancing, familiarity with EAM CMMS system
• You are able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including confined space entry, climbing, lifting up to fifty pounds, and working at heights
• You will be available to work extended hours when business needs arise
• Furthermore, you demonstrate the flexibility to support weekend, holiday, and call‑in coverage
• You ensure a reliable and safety‑focused presence during critical operational periods

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.

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.

What we offer you!

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.