Maintenance Technician

Linde plc; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Pension benefits

Job summary

Linde plc in Freeport is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to ensure the reliable operation of production equipment. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years' experience troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical systems in an industrial environment. Responsibilities include performing preventive and corrective maintenance and managing spare parts inventory.

Join Linde for a career that extends beyond job functions, featuring competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Embrace a role where your technical expertise makes a real difference in plant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in industrial manufacturing or maintenance.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair of mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and modify mechanical systems.
• Maintain accurate work order history in the CMMS.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical equipment

Preventive maintenance

Technical decision-making

Reading equipment drawings

Computer skills with CMMS

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rotating and static mechanical equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the production facility
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and modify mechanical equipment and systems, including pumps, piping, valves, bearings, gears, gaskets, fittings, and related components
• Diagnose equipment failures, isolate malfunctions, disassemble equipment, and complete necessary repairs or component replacements to restore operational performance
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machine tools to perform maintenance, repair, and installation activities
• Further, you will execute scheduled maintenance activities and maintain accurate work order history and equipment records within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Complete and document predictive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance and reliability standards
• Manage critical spare parts inventory to support equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime
• Maintain the maintenance shop and parts warehouse to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient work environment
• Work independently to make technical decisions, escape complex issues to management when appropriate, and support continuous safe and reliable plant operations

What makes you great

• You have a minimum five (5) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing, production, or maintenance environment
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment and systems in an industrial setting
• Ability to read and interpret equipment drawings, technical documents, and maintenance-related schematics
• Strong computer skills with experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS), documentation tools, and standard business applications
• You have ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and effectively prioritize maintenance activities
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support continuous plant operations and respond to maintenance issues as needed
• Ability and willingness to support multiple facilities throughout the Texas City/Houston Ship Channel area

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, 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.

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.