Production Technician

Linde; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Technician to operate a cryogenic air separation plant. This role combines office and field work, requiring excellent communication skills and attention to detail. You'll be responsible for monitoring performance, conducting maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this company offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued. If you're ready to take on a challenging role in a leading industrial gases company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Pension Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience operating production processes in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process performance and make adjustments for safety and efficiency.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance using a computerized system.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Equipment Maintenance

Electrical Systems Knowledge

HMI Software (Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens)

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree from Technical School

Tools

Computer Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Aerial Work Platforms

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Job Overview

The Production Technician will be responsible for safely, reliably, and efficiently operating a cryogenic air separation plant in Hillsboro OR. In addition to routine operating, the role will include performing or facilitating maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on plant equipment.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Must be willing to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. Some holiday, afterhours, or on-call work may be required based on facility activities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed. Attention to detail is a must.

Responsibilities

1. Understand and adhere to company, customer, and regulatory safety work policies and operating practices. Report safety incidents and near misses.
2. Monitor process performance and make appropriate adjustments to maintain safety, reliability, quality, and efficiency.
3. Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process condition monitoring data.
4. Perform and document preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, utilizing a computerized maintenance management system.
5. Read, interpret, and maintain process documentation such as P&IDs, schematic wiring diagrams, electrical drawings, and operating procedures in compliance with MOC policies.
6. Engage with cross-functional groups in the maintenance and/or troubleshooting of process issues, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, industrial instruments, and/or process analyzers.
7. Assist with scheduling of planned or requested maintenance and with procurement of materials.
8. Permit and oversee contractors performing routine and/or non-routine work, as necessary.
9. Write, prepare, and execute lock-out tag-outs.
10. Propose, prepare, and execute projects to improve process availability & reliability.
11. Make recommendations to improve maintenance strategy and/or work processes.
12. Identify, procure, and manage spare parts and replacement parts. Raise needs to management as required.
13. Fill liquid bulk trailers and understand and resolve fill zone issues.
14. Maintain work area housekeeping and organization.
15. Reliably complete assigned tasks and training and arrive to work on time.

Qualifications

1. Experience operating a production process or system, ideally in an industrial environment.
2. Experience working with or maintaining mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and/or industrial instrumentation (valves, actuators etc.).
3. Experience working with controls/HMI software (Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens, etc.).
4. High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate Degree from a technical school is desired. Equivalent apprenticeship or certificate-based training program completion is accepted.
5. Ability to read, interpret, and revise engineering drawings such as P&IDs, schematic wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings.
6. Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively.
7. Capable of safely operating a forklift, overhead crane, or aerial work platforms.
8. Capable to ascend tall structures and work at height, using ladders, scaffolding, and/or aerial work platforms.
9. Proficient with computers and office computer programs (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 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 and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde’s industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements, and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

• We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
• At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.
• 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 thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Primary Location

Oregon-Hillsboro

Schedule

Full-time

Job

Operations

Unposting Date

Ongoing