Maintenance Technician

Linde plc; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a skilled senior maintenance technician to plan and perform installations, overhauls, and inspections of mechanical and rotating equipment across industrial facilities.

You will support water treatment systems, vaporizers, H2 generators, and piping, contributing to turnaround planning and cost estimation. The role demands independent technical decision‑making, strong problem solving, and the ability to work extended hours and at heights.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of maintenance experience on mechanical and rotating equipment in an industrial setting.
• Experience with installation, troubleshooting, inspection, and repair of compressors, turbines, blowers, and heat exchangers.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance for industrial mechanical systems.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices and perform precise multi-train alignment.
• Strong documentation skills and experience with CMMS systems; safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Vibration analysis

Dynamic balancing

Precision alignment

CMMS familiarity

Technical leadership

Education

Machinist/millwright apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS software

Vibration analysis equipment

Precision measurement tools

Job description

• You will planand perform major equipment installation, maintenance, overhauls, andinspections 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, H2generators, piping systems, and other related process equipment
• Assist in turnaround planning and cost estimation for mechanical work andidentify and resolve chronic mechanical asset concerns
• Further, you will conduct periodic inspection and maintenance of plant equipment and supportthe root cause analysis program for major failures
• Maintain documentation of all maintenance activities in EAM and uphold theOil & Vibrations Predictive Program
• Will work independently, making technical decisions and escalating technicalconcerns as needed
• Also, perform office work and field work, requiring accessibility duringoff-hours and the ability to access elevated equipment using ladders,scaffolding, man-lifts, and crane baskets

What makes you great

• Minimum of five (5) years' 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
• Ability to use precision measuring devices and perform precision alignment on multi-train equipment
• Moreover you have 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 are proficient in 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
• Be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including confined space entry, climbing, lifting up to fifty pounds, and working at heights
• Available to work extended hours when business needs arise
• Flexibility to support weekend, holiday, and call-in coverage
• 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.

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.