Production Technician

Linde plc; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc in Brownsville, Texas seeks a maintenance technician to commission, operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and repair cryogenic production and purification systems on-site. The role includes startups, shutdowns, preventive maintenance, and complex repairs tied to safety and compliance.

You will interpret drawings and run diagnostics while supporting reliability projects, maintenance planning, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification or military training.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial plant operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and repair cryogenic liquid and gas production, purification, storage, and delivery systems and associated equipment.
• Perform plant startups, shutdowns, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs per procedures and safety requirements.
• Diagnose equipment, instrumentation, process control, and mechanical system issues across valves, piping, pumps, motors, and sensors.
• Develop and execute reliability, availability, and cost-improvement projects to optimize plant performance.
• Maintain and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, maintenance docs, quality records, and production reports per standards.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, schedule resources, procure materials, and supervise contractors to meet operational needs.

Skills

MS Office

CMMS

Industrial equipment knowledge

Forklift operation

Elevated work

Education

Associate degree

Technical certification

Military technical training

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will commission, operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and repair cryogenic liquid and gas production, purification, storage, vaporization, analytical, and delivery systems, including associated mechanical and control equipment
• Perform plant startups, shutdowns, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs while ensuring compliance with approved procedures and safety requirements
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, instrumentation, process control, and mechanical system issues involving valves, piping, pumps, motors, fans, transmitters, meters, and automated controls
• Further, you will develop and execute reliability, availability, and cost-improvement projects to optimize plant performance and reduce operational expenses
• Maintain and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, maintenance documentation, quality records, and production reports in accordance with company and customer standards
• Coordinate maintenance activities, schedule resources, procure materials, and oversee contractors to support operational needs
• And you will utilize CMMS and condition-monitoring data to drive preventive maintenance, identify potential failures, and implement timely corrective actions
• Perform LOTO, issue work permits, and ensure all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, communicate operational issues, and support achievement of individual and team goals
• Work in both office and field environments, including accessing elevated equipment, and participate in rotating on-call coverage, extended hours, weekends, and holiday support as required

What makes you great

• You have an Associate degree, technical certification, military technical training, or equivalent experience in a related industrial or mechanical field
• More than two (2+) years of experience supporting industrial plant operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment, mechanical systems, instrumentation, and process operations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and computerized maintenance systems
• You have ability to climb ladders up to 200 feet, perform elevated work, wear required PPE, and lift up to 75 pounds as needed
• Ability to operate forklifts and aerial lifts upon company qualification
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, rotating on-call schedules, and respond to plant emergencies during off-hours
• Preferred background in military technical specialties such as Machinist Mate, Electrician Mate, Gas Turbine Technician, or Boiler Technician

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!

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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.