About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. 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 aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, 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.

Job overview

Linde Gases US, a division of Linde, is currently seeking a Production Technician. This position will be based out of a bulk gas production site located in Hillsboro, OR. This position reports to a Production Superintendent and will have direct responsibility for multiple nitrogen and oxygen production plants. The role will facilitate the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment to include but not limited to cryogenic liquid and gas storage vessels, vaporization systems, trailers, cylinders, gas purifiers, gas analyzers and sampling cabinets, filtration systems, pipelines, valves of all varieties, pumps, compressors and instrumentation/control systems.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Employee must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, and aerial work platforms. Must be willing to work rotating 12-hour shift schedule and adjust the schedule based on facility activities. Some holiday, afterhours, or on-call work may be required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed. Attention to detail is a must.

Primary responsibilities

Understand and adhere to company, customer and regulatory work policies and operating practices.
Report safety incidents and near misses and stop unsafe activities immediately.
Effectively commission, operate, maintain and troubleshoot gas and cryogenic liquid production systems, gas purification systems, gas analytical systems and gas storage, vaporization and delivery systems.
Perform shutdowns, start-ups, and production slate changes for plants.
Maintain, troubleshoot and rebuild industrial instruments including transmitters, process control systems, meters and automatic valves.
Propose, prepare and execute projects to improve availability and reliability of equipment and systems or reduce cost of ownership and operation.
Read and maintain PIDs and schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with both company and customer SOP’s, QA, and MOC policies.
Troubleshoot electrical infrastructure and equipment (<600V).
Coordinate scheduling of planned or requested maintenance and procurement of materials.
Complete and disposition maintenance and QC records and production reports accurately and on-time.
Perform LOTO and safely permit maintenance work; organize external resources to support activities and oversee their performance.
Maintain security and orderliness.
Participate or lead required meetings and activities.
Follow lone worker requirements.
Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System to execute, document and continuously improve preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.
Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process condition monitoring data. Anticipate or recognize issues based on collected data and resolve or escalate immediately.
Maintain spares inventory and raise needs to management or procure as required.
Follow all work instructions and annotate with feedback as necessary.
Maintain open continuous line of communication with manager.
Complete all required training activities according to schedule and meet annual performance goals.
Respond tactfully, timely and effectively to customer feedback and requests.
Commit to achieving individual and team goals and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Suggest innovative ways to do own job and share lessons with others.
Make sound financial decisions in alignment with business and productivity goals.

About Linde

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. 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 aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, 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.

Job overview

Linde Gases US, a division of Linde, is currently seeking a Production Technician. This position will be based out of a bulk gas production site located in Hillsboro, OR. This position reports to a Production Superintendent and will have direct responsibility for multiple nitrogen and oxygen production plants. The role will facilitate the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment to include but not limited to cryogenic liquid and gas storage vessels, vaporization systems, trailers, cylinders, gas purifiers, gas analyzers and sampling cabinets, filtration systems, pipelines, valves of all varieties, pumps, compressors and instrumentation/control systems.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Employee must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, and aerial work platforms. Must be willing to work rotating 12-hour shift schedule and adjust the schedule based on facility activities. Some holiday, afterhours, or on-call work may be required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed. Attention to detail is a must.

Primary responsibilities

Understand and adhere to company, customer and regulatory work policies and operating practices.
Report safety incidents and near misses and stop unsafe activities immediately.
Effectively commission, operate, maintain and troubleshoot gas and cryogenic liquid production systems, gas purification systems, gas analytical systems and gas storage, vaporization and delivery systems.
Perform shutdowns, start-ups, and production slate changes for plants.
Maintain, troubleshoot and rebuild industrial instruments including transmitters, process control systems, meters and automatic valves.
Propose, prepare and execute projects to improve availability and reliability of equipment and systems or reduce cost of ownership and operation.
Read and maintain PIDs and schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with both company and customer SOP’s, QA, and MOC policies.
Troubleshoot electrical infrastructure and equipment (<600V).
Coordinate scheduling of planned or requested maintenance and procurement of materials.
Complete and disposition maintenance and QC records and production reports accurately and on-time.
Perform LOTO and safely permit maintenance work; organize external resources to support activities and oversee their performance.
Maintain security and orderliness.
Participate or lead required meetings and activities.
Follow lone worker requirements.
Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System to execute, document and continuously improve preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.
Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process condition monitoring data. Anticipate or recognize issues based on collected data and resolve or escalate immediately.
Maintain spares inventory and raise needs to management or procure as required.
Follow all work instructions and annotate with feedback as necessary.
Maintain open continuous line of communication with manager.
Complete all required training activities according to schedule and meet annual performance goals.
Respond tactfully, timely and effectively to customer feedback and requests.
Commit to achieving individual and team goals and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Suggest innovative ways to do own job and share lessons with others.
Make sound financial decisions in alignment with business and productivity goals.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial plant operations or maintenance.
Climb ladders and perform elevated work.
Lift 45 to 75 lbs. occasionally.
Operate a forklift and aerial once qualified by the company.
Be on-call for plant issues during off hours and/or work a rotating shift schedule.

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. To learn more, visit About Linde

We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.

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.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in industrial plant operations or maintenance.
Climb ladders and perform elevated work.
Lift 45 to 75 lbs. occasionally.
Operate a forklift and aerial once qualified by the company.
Be on-call for plant issues during off hours and/or work a rotating shift schedule.

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. To learn more, visit About Linde

We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.

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.