Plant Operations & Maintenance

Linde plc; Ohio; On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking an Operations Technician to ensure safe, reliable operation of an atmospheric gas producing plant. The role emphasizes solving field site issues, performing maintenance on compressors, gas analyzers, and control systems, and supporting audits with a strong safety focus.

The ideal candidate holds a technical associate degree with 2–5 years of relevant operations experience in air separation, and demonstrates proficiency in instrumentation, process control schematics, and time

Qualifications

• High school diploma with an associate degree in a technical field and 2–5 years of operations experience in air separation or similar process control environments.
• Strong instrumentation, control, and maintenance experience on industrial equipment.
• Ability to interpret process control schematics and clearly convey technical information.
• Safety-focused with the ability to work extended hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of an atmospheric gas producing plant.
• Solve field site issues while maintaining and operating an air separation plant with minimal supervision.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance activities at the designated plant location.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on compressors, gas analyzers, and control systems.
• Manage time effectively to safely complete operations and maintenance tasks.
• Assist contractors and support audits, while handling procurement and on-site work activities.

Skills

Instrumentation

Process control

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma with associate degree in technical field

Tools

Process control systems

MS Office

Job description

• Youwill ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of an Atmospheric gas producingplant ensuring safe and efficient plant operation
• Solve field site issues while maintaining andoperating an air separation plant with minimal supervision solving field siteissues
• Additionally, you will maintain safety, quality, and compliance activities at designated plant location to uphold Linde’s high standards maintaining safety andcompliance
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on compressors,gas analyzers, and control systems performing equipment maintenance
• Manage time effectively to safely complete operations andmaintenance tasks, including troubleshooting and diagnosing plant problems throughout the site
• Assist contractors and utilize resources to support plant activities, assist audits, along with administrative requirements while driving efficiency throughstrategic planning, contractor permitting for safe on-site work activities on a day-to-day basis

What makes you great

• You hold a high school diploma with an associate degree in a technical fieldpreferred, along with two to five years of operations experience in airseparation or similar process control environments bringing relevanteducation and experience
• You have expertise in instrumentation, control, and generalmaintenance of industrial equipment demonstrating instrumentation and controlexpertise
• In addition you should show proficiency in mechanical and electricalmaintenance, including compressors, with military engineering experiencehighly regarded applying mechanical and electrical proficiency
• Exhibit strong safety awareness and procedural adherence whiletroubleshooting, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing equipmentdemonstrating strong safety awareness
• Understand process control schematics and communicate technicalinformation clearly in both verbal and written form understanding processcontrol schematics
• You are proficient with computers, Microsoft applications, and processcontrol systems, supported by strong organizational and time managementskills applying digital and organizational skills
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, includingconfined space entry, climbing, lifting up to fifty pounds, and working atheights
• Available to work extended hours when business needs arise
• Demonstrate the flexibility to support weekend, holiday,and call‑in coverage when needed
• Ensure a reliable and safety‑focused presence during criticaloperational periods
• Lastly be familiar with procurement processes and quality control analyzers,thriving in dynamic working conditions that include driving service trucks,office work, and physical activity bringing procurement and quality controlknowledge

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!
Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $55,688 - $81,675

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.