Production Technician

Linde; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, disability, and life insurance

401(k) matching and pension benefits

Opportunities for educational and professional growth

Job summary

Linde is looking for a Production Technician in Freeport, TX, to work a rotating shift schedule. The position requires more than five years of industrial production experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of chemical operations, and the ability to meet physical job requirements. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous chemical operations preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Work a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule as per company needs.
• Perform and verify lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Operate and control processes to achieve required performance targets.

Skills

More than five (5+) years of experience in an industrial production environment

Strong computer and technical skills

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Process Technology

Job description

Production Technician

Linde Inc. – Freeport, TX

Responsibilities

• Work a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule (7 days on / 7 days off / 7 days on‑call) reporting to the Production Superintendent.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, permitting, and incident reporting to support a strong safety culture.
• Perform and verify lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, permits, and company policies.
• Maintain product quality standards and support quality programs and audits.
• Operate and control processes to achieve required flows, pressures, purities, and performance targets.
• Monitor product purity, inventory, pressure, and equipment performance to identify abnormalities.
• Track and support production KPIs and performance goals.
• Use the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system to manage maintenance work orders and activities.
• Support maintenance teams in maintaining plant, buildings, and equipment.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, control‑loop logic, and understand process interactions.
• Apply knowledge of air‑separation processes and system operations, and monitor efficiency metrics such as compressor performance, distillation, and cooling systems.
• Operate and monitor systems using HMI and plant controls.
• Follow all operational procedures, alerts, and technical bulletins and communicate operational deviations to leadership promptly.
• Complete required LMS and on‑the‑job training within established timelines.

Qualifications

• More than five (5+) years of experience in an industrial production environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in Process Technology, apprenticeship, or related experience preferred.
• Experience in continuous chemical operations preferred.
• Strong computer and technical skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to meet physical job requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs, working in confined spaces, wearing required PPE, and qualifying for a full‑face respirator.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) matching and pension benefits.
• Employee discount program.
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth.

EEO Statement

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.

Additional Information

The above statements 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 as directed by the manager.