Production Technician

Linde plc; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc East Chicago, IN is seeking a process operations professional to safely operate and control process units in field and control stations. You will monitor plant performance, coordinate work requests, and communicate product and supply status to customers and facility management.

The role includes maintaining production records and contributing to SOP updates. The position requires a strong safety mindset, familiarity with lockout/tagout, and the ability to work rotating shifts including

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to personal safety and environmental accountability.
• Familiar with lockout/tagout policies and safe work permits.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and safety inspections.
• Able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to climb, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control process units and equipment in field and control station.
• Monitor plant performance for efficiency and identify issues early.
• Coordinate work requests, permits, and equipment isolations for safe operations.
• Provide frontline communication to customers and facility management about product and supply status.
• Maintain production records and implement SOPs for equipment start/stop and reliability.
• Contribute to updating and improving standard operating procedures.

Skills

Safety compliance

Lockout/Tagout

Emergency procedures

Operations coordination

Field and control room operation

Job description

East Chicago, IN, United States | req28768

What you will enjoy doing*

• Youwill operate and control process units and equipment both in the field andfrom the control station to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentallyresponsible operations
• You shall monitor plant performance for efficiency, proactively identifyingand anticipating issues before they arise
• In this role you will coordinate work requests, permits, and equipmentisolations, ensuring safe return to normal operations
• Additionally, provide front‑line communication to customers and facilitymanagement regarding product and process conditions and supply status
• Take responsibility for maintaining production records and implementingstandard operating procedures for starting and stopping major equipment tomaintain reliability and prevent delays
• Furthermore, exercise sound judgment when making process decisions withinestablished boundaries and contribute to improving and updating standardoperating procedures

What makes you great

• Youwill demonstrate a strong commitment to personal safety, environmentalaccountability, and adherence to all safety programs and requirements
• You shall wear required personal protective equipment, comply with lockoutand tagout policy, and issue, monitor, and close out safe work and confinedspace permits
• In addition you should be knowledgeable and practiced in all emergencyprocedures while supporting safety initiatives such as safety inspections,incident reporting, and behavior‑based safety programs
• Assist in the development and execution of safe standard operatingprocedures, work a rotating schedule with on‑call responsibilities, andsupport shift coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Additionally, maintain facility housekeeping, participate in turnaroundplanning and execution, and assist with routine maintenance and processsafety management activities
• You are recognized for maintaining training compliance
• You are able to meet the physical requirements of the role, includingconfined space entry, climbing, lifting up to fifty pounds, and working atheights
• You will be available to work extended hours when business needs arise
• Furthermore, you demonstrate the flexibility to support weekend, holiday,and call‑in coverage
• You ensure a reliable and safety‑focused presence during criticaloperational 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!

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.