CO2 Production Technician

• 24001162

Linde Gases U.S. is currently seeking a Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Production Technician in Ferndale, WA. The technician is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, reliable, and efficient operating plant. The technician must have or develop problem solving capabilities in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and production processes. Technicians must demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and self-motivation while working with minimal supervision. In addition to regularly scheduled work hours, technicians must be available for 24-hour on-call duties on a rotating schedule, typically one day per week plus one weekend per month.

• Perform and record plant safety, quality, and compliance activities.
• Start up, shutdown, monitor, and operate production processes.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on a variety of process equipment including reciprocating compressors, pumps, gas analyzers, control systems, electrical systems and process control valves.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective equipment, electrical components, and production processes.
• Plan and execute operations and maintenance tasks.
• Purchase materials and services in support of plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Perform limited administrative duties such as maintenance of plant reports, process documentation, and monthly expense reporting.

• Trade School, apprenticeship, or a trades-related associate degree preferred.
• 2 or more years production operations experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience in the following fields:
  • CO2 or similar industrial gas production.
  • General maintenance of industrial equipment.
  • Industrial mechanical maintenance.
  • Compressors and compressor maintenance.
  • Instrumentation and control.
  • Industrial electrical systems.
  • Military technical/maintenance fields, e. g. Machinist Mate, Electrician Mate, Gas Turbine Technician, Boiler Technician, Cryogenic Technician.

• Positive attitude, respectful of others in a team environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Has an interest and willingness to learn new skills.
• Performs safe work planning.
• Quickly adapts to changes in work priorities.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to include notes, text messages, and email.
• Process understanding, including accurate interpretation of process control schematics.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Uses technical information such as manuals, drawings, and schematics to install, operate, and maintain equipment.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft applications.
• Manages time effectively while keeping work tasks organized.
• Ability to conduct self-directed learning.

Physical Capabilities and Working Conditions:

The technician must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, read, talk, see, and hear to perform the essential functions of this role. Additional activities for this role include:

• Walking on flat or uneven surfaces and in areas of crushed stone.
• Bending, stooping, and working from elevated positions
• Use of stairs and ladders 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 drills, saws, and grinders.
• Use of multimeters and calibration devices.
• Use of hands and fingers for fine manipulation work, e. g. calibration tuning.
• Use of PPE including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety boots, gloves, and full-face respirator.
• Drive a service (pickup) truck up to 3 hours per day typical, and longer duration day trips on occasion.
• Occasionally operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes, and personnel lifts.
• Occasionally perform computer work and other administration duties in an office setting.
• Works indoors or outdoors in various weather conditions.