Reliability Mechanical Engineer at Linde Inc in The Woodlands, Texas

Job Description:

Job Purpose: Increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by analyzing operational and diagnostic data recognizing anomalies which are threats to improve reliability and increase productivity by eliminating unplanned events and downtime related to rotating equipment health and efficiency. Responsibilities: Mechanical Engineer Predictive Analyst analyze' s rotating equipment vibration and process data of all types of rotating machinery identifying defect characteristics to prescribe solutions and reliability improvements. In this role you are an innovator and advocate of continuous improvement that build's relationship's nationally while eliminate unplanned downtime. Job duties and tasks will include but are not limited to: - Innovate new and continuously improve predictive technologies and strategies. - Analyze operating data to proactively identify defects and anomalies. - Integrate operational data with diagnostic signatures such as acceleration and displacement to proactively identify defects and anomalies. - Challenge digital teams and suppliers to provide effective and innovative online monitoring solutions. - Serve as a consultant offering prescriptive solutions as a SME on all types of rotating equipment. - Available for remote off-hour diagnostic support as an integral resource to operating sites - Collaborate with, train, and mentor local maintenance and reliability resources. - Champion rotating equipment knowledge management initiatives through procedure creation - Support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) as analyst subject matter expert. - Participate in expert user panels and maintain a network of industry best practices and service providers. - Stay abreast of the latest equipment design, monitoring, diagnostics, and service trends to determine opportunities versus the existing machinery portfolio. Qualifications: Required critical behaviors: - Strong team values in collaboration and knowledge sharing - Catalyst for continuous improvement and change management as a solution provider. - Demonstrate the ability to respectfully challenge the status quo and improve existing processes. - Passionate about sustainability, DQM, OEE, and RCM - Willingness to periodically travel to production facilities. Required key skills: - Strong analytical and quantitative skills - Excellent communication skills - Expert knowledge of design, operation, diagnostic, and troubleshooting of all types of rotating equipment Required qualifications/experience: - Mechanical Engineering Degree from an accredited institution (Ph.D. a plus) - 10 years in a related industrial environment including experience in operations, maintenance, diagnostics, inspection, and testing of rotating equipment. - Required Category II - Vibration Analyst certification to ISO 18436-2 standard. - Preferred Category III- Vibration Analyst certification to ISO 18436-2 standard 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.