Maintenance Technician

Linde; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Educational and professional growth

Job summary

Linde in the United States seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to plan and perform installation, maintenance, overhauls on rotating equipment such as compressors, turbines, and heat exchangers.

The role emphasizes preventive and predictive maintenance, vibration analysis, and accurate CMMS documentation, with field and office work and potential extended hours.

Linde offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, 401(k) matching, pension, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience maintaining mechanical and rotating systems.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing compressors, turbines, heat exchangers.
• Strong preventive and predictive maintenance knowledge.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and perform alignment.
• Excellent documentation and CMMS proficiency.
• Experience with vibration analysis; familiarity with enterprise asset management is a plus.
• Apprenticeship in machinist/millwright is a plus.
• Physical ability for confined spaces, heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform installation, maintenance, overhauls, and inspections on compressors, pumps, turbines, motors, gearboxes, heat exchangers and other rotating systems.
• Support water treatment, gas-fired vaporizers, hydrogen generators, piping systems and related process equipment for safe, reliable operations.
• Conduct periodic inspection and maintenance while supporting root cause analysis for major failures.
• Assist with turnaround planning, cost estimation, and resolution of mechanical asset concerns.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation in the CMMS and uphold predictive programs.
• Perform office and field work independently, escalating technical concerns and accessing elevated equipment safely.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting compressors & turbines

Predictive maintenance

Vibration analysis & balancing

Documentation & CMMS

Reading drawings

Education

Machinist or Millwright apprenticeship

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will plan and perform major equipment installation, maintenance, overhauls, and inspections on compressors, pumps, turbines, motors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and other rotating systems
• You shall support and maintain water treatment systems, gas‑fired vaporizers, hydrogen generators, piping systems, and related process equipment to ensure safe and reliable operations
• In this role you will conduct periodic inspection and maintenance of plant equipment while supporting the root cause analysis program for major failures
• Additionally, assist with turnaround planning, cost estimation, and the identification and resolution of chronic mechanical asset concerns
• Take responsibility for maintaining accurate documentation of all maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance system and upholding the Oil and Vibrations Predictive Program
• Furthermore, perform both office and field work independently, escalating technical concerns and safely accessing elevated equipment using ladders, scaffolding, man‑lifts, or crane baskets

What Makes You Great

• You will bring a minimum of five years of experience maintaining mechanical and rotating systems in an industrial manufacturing environment
• You shall have proven experience in the installation, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of compressors, turbines, blowers, and heat exchangers
• In addition you should demonstrate strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices for industrial mechanical and rotating systems
• Ability to use precision measuring devices and perform precision alignment on multi‑train equipment while upholding high technical standards
• Additionally, communicate effectively, work independently, and lead or support teams with strong documentation and computer skills, including proficiency in maintenance management systems
• You are recognized for hands‑on experience with vibration analysis and dynamic balancing, and familiarity with enterprise asset management systems; completion of a machinist or millwright apprenticeship is a plus
• 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

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.

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.