Lead Production Technician

Job Overview:

Linde Gases US, a division of Linde, is currently seeking a Production Technical Lead based at the Linde Air Separation facility located in Chesterton, IN. This position reports to the Production Superintendent and is primarily responsible for leading daily production activities and supervising plant operators and maintenance personnel.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or support resolution of all issues related to plant operations
• Lead Production Team in daily production activities across three Air Separation Plants, a neon refinery, a rare gas crude refinery, and several associated processes.
• Develop and revise site-specific operating procedures
• Ensure plant performance optimization by reviewing and analyzing plant efficiencies and exploring solutions with the team
• Support startups and lead the troubleshooting for plant upsets
• Create and execute Lock Out Tag Out procedures
• Support product downtime tracking and reporting
• Coordinate with logistics teams based on site inventories and schedules
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with safety, quality assurance, and environmental regulations
• Identify and monitor potential reliability issues, and support Root Cause Investigation analysis
• Encourage good housekeeping practices among Linde employees and contractors
• Lead and/or support productivity/cost reduction/reliability projects at the facility
• Create purchase orders or requisitions for required supplies and equipment
• Support Production Technician Training and Development
• Assist Production Superintendent with process relief device compliance and Maintenance Work Order system management and execution

Qualifications:
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 4 years of industrial operations experience
• Competency with computers, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel), email, and process control computer systems
• Experience reviewing data for troubleshooting
• Knowledge of and compliance with safety procedures and regulations
• Safe driving record
• Must be able and willing to work overtime as required and be on call, as required for the role
• Must be willing and able to travel overnight on occasion, with travel estimated at <5>
• Ability to lift 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, and <10>
• Position requires outdoor work year-round that may involve climbing 200' tall columns, heavy lifting and the use of man-lifts, forklifts, and driving work vehicles within the plant*

*Candidates must be able to perform the essential requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Process Technology Degree or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience in team leadership roles
• Cryogenic Air Separation experience
• 5+ years of rotating equipment experience

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 .

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.