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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• 5 or more years Production Operations experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency with a variety of I/E hand tools meters, instrument calibration equipment
• Strong working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems, motors, processing and cooling equipment.

Job Overview:

Linde U.S. Gases Division is currently seeking a Production Technician in Hopewell, VA. The Production Technician will be responsible for a safe, reliable, and efficiently operating a Liquid Carbon Dioxide Plant. The position will require a strong focus on Maintenance and instrumentation. The role will include but not limited to performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, calibrations, and installations.

The candidate must have demonstrated ability to work across departmental lines. Must be willing and have the ability to interpret manufacturers' manuals and apply hands-on skills in repairing certain mechanical, electrical, electronics, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting Electrical Schematics, P&ID's, and One Line Diagrams
• Perform calibration of analyzers, field instrumentation
• Have a working knowledge of computers and typical computer programs (i.e., Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Projects)
• Monitors process performance and makes appropriate adjustments to remedy deviations and align to the specified normal operation
• Operates units to continuously supply products in quantities and qualities safely and economically, complying with all environmental regulations, quality standards and daily customer requirements
• Safely troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all rotating equipment and associated mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, boiler systems, valves, and the ability to perform equipment alignments.
• Assist in Truck Loading and troubleshooting loading issues as needed.
• Loading of Rail Cars during normal schedule and non-scheduled times, including weekends.
• Responsibilities/duties are typically focused but non-routine at this level. This position will also require working outdoors in various weather conditions and working shifts, rotating shifts and weekends if needed, along with call-ins, will involve some overnight travel for training and working at other locations if required.
• This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Employee will be required to work in different weather conditions and must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, and crane baskets.

The job will require the employee to be on rotating call during the allotted schedule time and cover vacations. During scheduled rotating call, the employee will be required to cover the plant operation during off hours, come in on the weekends to check plant out, load rail cars if needed, be present for customer and competitor pickups.

Benefits Package:

• 401(k) (with 5% Matching)
• Pension (4% Annual Contribution)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Parental Leave
• Education Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation

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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 5% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Hopewell, VA (Required)

Work Location: In person