Reliability Center Predictive Specialist

Linde Corporate; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Inc. in East Chicago, IN seeks a Reliability Center Predictive Specialist to administer predictive programs for rotating equipment, monitor vibration data, lube oil results, temperatures, and other indicators to assess equipment health.

You will install vibration systems, map data collection routes, train staff, maintain CMMS databases, and work with engineers to prioritize repairs. Some travel (~15%) will be required, combining office and field duties.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering or equivalent with experience in rotating equipment reliability.
• Category I vibration analysis certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills; MS Office and CMMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer predictive programs and condition monitoring for rotating equipment; review vibration data and other indicators to determine equipment health.
• Manage Vibration & Oil Analysis database; provide remote troubleshooting support and training to staff.
• Determine vibration point locations and install vibration systems; perform field diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Report equipment deficiencies via CMMS; collaborate with maintenance and operations to prioritize repairs.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Oil analysis

Rotating equipment

CMMS

Data collection

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering

Tools

Infor EAM

Emerson/CSI MHM

Vibration data acquisition software

Job description

Linde Inc.

Reliability Center Predictive Specialist

East Chicago, IN, United States | req33393

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will administer predictive programs and condition monitoring for rotating equipment, including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, turbines, blowers, pumps, gearboxes, and motors; review and monitor rotating equipment condition, including vibration data, lube oil results, pressures, temperatures, flows, loads, and efficiencies to determine equipment health
• Manage Vibration & Oil Analysis Database Management; provide remote troubleshooting support to field technicians to resolve vibration instrumentation and CSI data collector issues; provide vibration data collection training to new employees
• Further, you will determine vibration point locations and develop data collection routes for new and existing equipment; perform hands-on target pointing and installation of vibration systems on rotating equipment; perform field diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Report equipment deficiencies utilizing EAM (CMMS); consult with Regional Mechanical Maintenance Engineer on recommended corrective actions; collaborate with responsible Operations and Maintenance Personnel, Reliability Specialists, and Region Planners to prioritize repairs of identified equipment deficiencies
• And you will identify, justify, and purchase major predictive equipment spare parts Participate in RCA by providing relevant vibration and oil analysis history to support root cause analysis efforts
• Also, you will perform other duties related to this function to ensure the reliability of plant rotating equipment
• This position requires a combination of office work and field work, approximately 15% domestic travel, accessibility during off-hours, and the ability to work on and around elevated fixed and rotating equipment

What makes you great

• Associate Degree in Engineering with a minimum of two years of experience in rotating equipment, mechanical maintenance, or reliability engineering in an industrial manufacturing environment or non-degreed with a minimum of five years of rotating equipment maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• You have a Category I Certification in vibration analysis; entry-level knowledge of oil analysis; and knowledge of predictive maintenance methodologies and technologies
• Excellent verbal communication, team interaction, and presentation skills, with strong computer and standard software experience, including MS Office, E-Mail, and CMMS
• Moreover, proficiency with vibration data acquisition software and diagnostic equipment; ability to interpret and analyze vibration and oil analysis data; and knowledge of rotating equipment fundamentals, including assembly fits and tolerance
• You are able to achieve Category II vibration and oil analysis certifications; Emerson/CSI MHM and data collector experience; vibration system installation and grounding experience; shop and field balancing experience; Infor EAM or similar CMMS experience; and experience with rotating equipment including compressors, turbines, gearboxes, blowers, pumps, chillers, and motors

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!

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.