Pipeline Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Linde PLC; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde is seeking a Pipeline Instrumentation and Electrical Technician in East Chicago, IN. The role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation and electrical systems across pipeline operations.

Responsibilities include working with transmitters, PLCs, meters, analyzers, valves, switchgear, and pneumatic controls, while planning preventive maintenance and supporting root-cause analysis. Some travel (~10%) is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or Engineering Technology in Instrumentation/Electronics.
• Two years of experience maintaining instrumentation systems in an industrial setting.
• Proven ability to install, troubleshoot, test and calibrate instrumentation systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial instruments (transmitters, PLCs, meters, analyzers, valves).
• Maintain and troubleshoot 480 VAC electrical power systems.
• Operate switchgear and safely rack breakers; install and troubleshoot pipeline remote communication and data devices.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic control systems (PID controllers, regulators).
• Plan, schedule and perform preventive and corrective maintenance; assist root cause analysis.

Skills

Self-starter

Travel willingness

Computer proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or Engineering Technology in Instrumentation/Electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pipeline Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

Pipeline Instrumentation and Electrical Technician

East Chicago, IN, United States | req34383

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will maintain and troubleshoot industrial instruments such as transmitters, PLC systems, meters, analyzers, automatic valves, etc.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems including 480 VAC electrical power systems
• Understand and operate switchgear control systems, safely rack breakers in and out, install, maintain, and troubleshoot pipeline remote communication systems (i.e. cellular, IT networking devices, datalogging devices, etc.)
• You will also install, maintain, and troubleshoot pipeline pneumatic control systems (i.e. pneumatic PID controllers, pneumatic low-pressure pilots, and pressure reducing regulators)
• Furthermore, you will develop, plan, schedule, coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
  Assist in root cause analysis activities for major failures

What makes you great

• You have an Associate's degree or Engineering Technology Degree inInstrumentation/Electronics and minimum of two (2) years ofexperience inthe maintenance of instrumentation systems and equipment in an industrialmanufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in installation, troubleshooting, repairs, testingand calibration of industrial instrumentation systemsand equipment
• Knowledgeable in preventive and predictive maintenance of industrial instrumentation systems and equipment
• You are as a self-starter who effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in computers and standard software applications, including Microsoft Office and email
• Available to travel approximately 10% of the time

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.