BAG Production Tech at Linde Inc in Neosho, Missouri

Job Description:

Job Overview: The Linde BAG Production Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of an air separation facility in Neosha, MO. This is a challenging and rewarding job that requires the employee to have problem- solving capabilities in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and production processes. Production Technicians will work independently as well as with a team, while demonstrating initiative and self- motivation. Linde Production Technicians often work alone and have primary responsibility for their assigned plants. Production Technicians must be available for call outs. Employees in this role operate all aspects of the Linde air separation plant, from routine operations to solving production problems. They maintain compressors, pumps, valves, motors and related equipment. The technicians also start up, shut down, and operate the plant. The technician must solve a variety of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process control problems. The technician makes decisions which require coordination of interrelated tasks. The employee develops conceptual solutions to moderately difficult, non-routine issues/problems and provides guidance on technical leadership of projects. Production Technicians are trained and mentored as they develop knowledge and skills. The employee is also supported with supervision, lead technicians, engineers, safety, and other technical staff. Occasionally, the technician will travel to locations outside the assigned areas to support those plants and receive training. P rimary Responsibilities: - Maintain all Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Compliance activities. - Start up, shut down, and operate the production processes. - Perfor m routine maintenance and calibrations on a variety of process equipment such as compressors, gas analyzers, control systems, electrical systems, rotating equipment, and process control valves. - Troubleshoot and repair defective equipment, electrical components, and production processes. - Planning and executing operations and maintenance tasks (e.g. lockout-tagout). - Follow SOPs/SMPs for highly regulated plant processes and procedures. - Purchasing of materials and/or services such as contractors. - Documentation, reports, and other administrative duties. - Operating equipment including forklifts and man-lifts. Qualifications: - High School Degree required. - Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred. 2 - 5 years of experience is highly desirable in many of the following fields: - Air separation, oil refining, or similar complex process control operations - Instrumentation and control - General maintenance of industrial equipment - Compressors and compressor maintenance - Industrial mechanical maintenance - Industrial electrical or electrician - Industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Military technical fields - Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Nuclear Technician, Gas Turbine Technicians, Boiler Technicians, Cryogenic Technicians. Skills & Attributes: - Dependable and honest. - Safety commitment and compliance with procedures. - Safe driving. - Competency with computers, Microsoft applications (specifically Word and Excel), email, and process control computer systems - Trouble shooting and diagnostics. - Use of calibration devices and data collectors. - Maintenance and repairs of industrial equipment. - Process understanding, process control schematic interpretation. - Maintenance and compliance documentation. - Communications, both verbal and written. - Quality controls, analyzers. - Organization and time management. - Safe Work Planning. - Self-directed learning. Working Conditions: The Production Technician must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, read, talk, see and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job. Additional activities for this job are: - Perform office work requiring computer work and other administration duties 1 or 2 hours per day. - Walking on flat or uneven surfaces and in areas of crushed stone daily. - Bending, stooping, and working from just above the ground to 6 foot elevation. - Use of stairs, ladders, and scaffolding for elevated work. - Lifting 5 to 15 LBs loads performed daily. - Lifting 15 to 45 LBs loads intermittently. - Lifting 45 to 75 LBs loads occasionally. - Upper body work activities, including using wrenches, hammers, and similar hand tools. - Use of power tools such as drill and saws. - Use of volt meters and calibration devices. - Use of fingers/fine manipulation (such as instrumentation calibration). - Use of chemical personal protective equipment (PPE). - Shift schedule requiring weekend and/or nighttime shifts. Working extended hours and/or holidays may be required. - On Call, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Must carry Company Cell phone for immediate availability. About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies, and services that make our customers more successful and help 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 and 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 applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.