Maintenance Technician

Linde plc; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of the production facility. You will work with a four-person team to develop and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for pumps, compressors, valves, and related equipment.

You will plan turnarounds, estimate maintenance costs, support RCA activities, and participate in on-call shifts and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting and repairing pumps, compressors, and valves.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems and equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to support regional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of the production facility.
• Develop, implement, and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance activities, including turnaround planning and cost estimation.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment such as pumps and compressors.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for major equipment failures and support inspections.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedules and assist with inventory management of plant materials and consumables.
• Perform both office and field work in varying weather and at elevated equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Pumps & compressors

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Communication skills

Travel up to 10%

Self-starter

Microsoft Office

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree in mechanical field

10 years maintenance experience

Tools

Infor EAM

Procal

Job description

East Chicago, IN, United States | req32656

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will ensure the safe and reliable operation of the production facility
• Work as part of a team of four (4) to develop, implement, and manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance activities, including turnaround planning and mechanical work cost estimation
• Further you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment, including centrifugal pumps, centrifugal compressors, and reciprocating compressors
• Support the Pressure Relief Device Maintenance Program, vibration data collection, and grease route execution
• Assist with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for major equipment failures and support compliance-related inspections
• Drive resolution of high-impact issues with urgency and integrity while making independent technical decisions and recommendations in the field
• And you will participate in a rotating on-call schedule and support purchasing and inventory management of plant materials, equipment, and consumables
• Perform both office and field work, including working in various weather conditions and accessing elevated equipment using ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, and crane baskets
• Available for occasional overtime and callouts during weekends, nights, and holidays

What makes you great

• You have a minimum five (5) years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, compressors, manual valves, and related mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems and equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• And you have ability to work independently and effectively participate in or lead teams
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and other standard computer software
• You have ability to travel up to 10% to support other regional facilities
• Associate's degree in a mechanical-related field or 10 years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment preferred
• Understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes preferred
• Understanding of predictive maintenance systems, equipment, and methodologies preferred
• Experience with asset management systems such as Infor EAM and Procal preferred

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.