Lead Production Technician at Linde Inc in Hamilton, Mississippi

Job Description:

Job Overview: We are currently seeking a Lead Technician for our facility in Hamilton, MS. This position will report to the Area Facilities Manager. The Lead Technician will be responsible for ensuring production requirements are met, and the facility is operated in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner. This is a front-line operations role that will respond to unplanned events, work independently, and make technical decisions and recommendations to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the facility. This position requires a combination of office and field work. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required. Key Responsibilities: - Direct plant's daily priorities and activities, giving guidance and direction to technicians. - Ensuring technicians are trained and supported to maximize potential. - Proactively and effectively communicating with Area Facilities Manager on operating plan and deviations. - Drive improvements in productivity and cost savings. - Compliance with all applicable regulatory, policy, and internal engineering standards. - Reading and interpreting Electrical Schematics, Process Diagrams, and Electrical One Line Diagrams. - Troubleshooting plant process, or equipment problems, and implementing solutions. - Maintain QA program, facilitate customer and corporate compliance. - Coordinates plant interruptions, major outage and project work with management and reliability centers. - Maintains documentation of equipment and processes. - Responsible for process safety information related to plant activities (MOC, HWP). - Operates units to continuously supply products in quantities and qualities safely and economically, complying with all environmental regulations, quality standards, and daily customer requirements. Qualifications: - High School Diploma or equivalent is required. - Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred. - Minimum of three years Production Operations experience in an industrial environment strongly preferred. - Working knowledge of chemical plants, with a preference on industrial gas plant processes. - Experience with installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment. - Working knowledge of Hazardous Work Permits (HWP) and Management of Change (MOC). - Excellent communication, team interaction, and presentation skills. - Self-starter who is comfortable working independently, effectively manages multiple tasks and achieves results with minimal supervision. - Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines. - Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 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 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. 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 commensurate with experience.