Production Techncian - Fife, WA

Tacoma, Washington


Employer: Praxair, Inc - a Linde Company
Industry: Operations
Salary: $71068 - $78175 per year
Job type: Full-Time

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2022 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 .

Job Overview:

The primary function of the BAG ( Bulk Atmospheric Gases ) Production ech position is to ensure safe and reliable operation of the Fife Air Separation Plant. Utilizing plant operations knowledge, the BAG Production tech works in a team environment where individuals are empowered to set priorities and complete different activities with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

Successful candidates must be able to understand principles of the Hazardous Work Permit and Lock Out Tag Out as well as compliance with all Government and Linde Environmental Permits, Regulations and Policies.

This is a full-time position in Fife, Washington. This is a 10 -hour Shift position
  • Follow safe work permit processes, policies and procedures
  • Assist in the training and development of new employees
  • Understand Production KPIs and work towards achieving these goals
  • Understand the theoretical aspects of the process and adjust controls toward achieving desired flows, pressures, and purities
  • Understand the theoretical aspects of the process and adjust controls toward achieving desired flows, pressures, and purities
  • Ensure customer quality requirements are met for ALL products: maintain Quality Program
  • Understand and Monitor efficiency of equipment: cooler approaches, water temp rise, and unit efficiency on equipment
  • Understand P&ID and control loop input-output logic
  • Understand and follow all SMP, SOP, COP, OSS, and OPS alerts and Technical Bulletins
  • Where required: understand and resolve fill zone and backup system issues
  • Understand what parameters the analyzer must function under (i.e. Reference gas flows, product gas flows)
  • Understand and Conduct water tests on cooling tower and boilers: make the necessary adjustments needed to keep control
  • Maintain building and grounds equipment
  • Monitor and communicate contractor activities in all areas covered above when required
  • Complete all LMS training modules and OJT for an assigned job per the assigned time line


Qualifications:
Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
  • Previous experience in a continuous chemical operation environment
  • Motivated, self-starter capable of effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities
  • Relevant computer and technical skills
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required
  • Must have strong, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must have a current and valid driver's license
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job
  • Lift 50 pounds
  • Climb stairs and ladders
  • Work in tight and closed spaces
  • Be able to wear all required personal protective equipment
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.

Pay Range: $71,068 - $78,175

Created: 2024-05-17
Reference: 24000188
Country: United States
State: Washington
City: Tacoma
ZIP: 98422