Mechanical Specialist

Linde; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Employee discount program

Educational and professional growth

Job summary

Linde in Deer Park, Texas seeks a senior maintenance specialist for rotating equipment to lead planning, execution, and optimization of mechanical maintenance across facilities.

Responsibilities include guiding internal teams and contractors, supporting reliability programs with data analysis and root-cause investigations, and traveling up to 50% to support sites while maintaining safe, cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling rotating equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting, root-cause failure analysis, work planning, cost estimating, and developing overhaul strategies.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices for rotating and reciprocating equipment.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools for inspections and maintenance of rotating equipment.
• CMMS experience and MS Office proficiency; ability to manage multiple priorities and lead contractor activities.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Advanced technical education with vibration analysis and balancing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute major installations, inspections, repairs, and overhauls of rotating equipment.
• Lead maintenance personnel and contractors in safe, efficient execution of mechanical maintenance and projects.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support, troubleshooting, and engineering recommendations.
• Support reliability programs through data analysis, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Drive timely resolution of critical mechanical issues balancing safety, reliability, and cost.
• Develop and standardize maintenance documentation and processes for rotating equipment.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, reliability, and contractor teams to ensure cost-effective operation.
• Travel approximately 50% domestically to support facilities and provide off-hours coverage.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Root-cause analysis

Equipment inspection

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Machinist or millwright apprenticeship

Vibration analysis & dynamic balancing

Tools

CMMS (EAM preferred)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute major installations, inspections, repairs, and overhauls of rotating equipment including centrifugal, reciprocating, and screw compressors, centrifugal pumps, expansion turbines, and high- and low-speed gearboxes.
• Lead internal maintenance personnel and contractors in the safe and efficient execution of mechanical maintenance activities, turnarounds, and special projects including planning and cost estimation.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support, troubleshooting expertise, and independent engineering recommendations to resolve equipment issues and improve asset performance.
• Support reliability programs by analyzing equipment performance and predictive maintenance data, identifying chronic asset issues, conducting root‑cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce repetitive failures.
• Drive timely resolution of critical mechanical issues while balancing safety, reliability, operational, and cost objectives.
• Develop and standardize maintenance documentation, reporting tools, and work processes for rotating equipment used by internal teams and contractors.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, reliability, and contractor teams to ensure the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of mechanical assets.
• Travel approximately 50% domestically to support facility maintenance and reliability activities, provide off‑hours support as needed, and work safely in varying field conditions, including elevated work areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling rotating equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical expertise in troubleshooting, root‑cause failure analysis, work planning, cost estimating, and developing overhaul and repair strategies for rotating and fixed equipment.
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices for rotating and reciprocating equipment.
• Proficiency in the use of precision measurement tools for equipment inspections, assembly, alignment, and maintenance of rotating equipment.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (EAM preferred) and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, lead contractor-supported maintenance activities, and drive issues to successful resolution.
• Strong communication, documentation, recordkeeping, and team collaboration skills.
• Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, completion of a machinist or millwright apprenticeship program, and hands‑on experience with vibration analysis and dynamic balancing preferred.

Benefits

Linde offers a competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits, including 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.

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.