Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Lead Production Technician who will be based at our La Porte, TX facility. The Lead Production Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day overall operation of both Air Separation, and CO2 liquification plants operated at the La Porte, TX facility, reporting directly to the plant manager. This position will lead by example, guide, train, and support facility technicians. The Lead Production Technician will also support plant management to implement safety programs, meet fixed and variable cost commitments, participate in reliability programs, and comply with quality and environmental systems including state and federal governmental regulations.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand and strictly adhere to company safety work policies and operating practices.
• Report safety incidents, near misses, and support a positive safety culture.
• Manage the training and development of new production technicians.
• Support production KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and work towards achieving these goals.
• Understand the theoretical aspects of the process and adjust controls towards achieving desired flows, pressures, and purities.
• Has some experience in a remote plant operation using HMI.
• Ensure customer quality requirements are met for ALL products: maintain Quality Program and support internal and external quality audits.
• Understand and monitor efficiency of equipment: cooler approaches, compressor and distillation performance, unit efficiency,, etc.
• Understand P&ID and control loop input-output logic.
• Understand and follow all SMP, SOP, COP, OSS, OPS alerts and Technical Bulletins.
• Support on shift technicians to resolve fill zone and back-up system issues.
• Support maintenance staff to maintain building and grounds equipment in compliance.
• Ensure the plant manager and plant superintendent are informed of any deviations in operation.
• Drive improvements in productivity and cost savings.
• Monitor product purity, inventory, and pressure indications for abnormalities.

Qualifications:
Qualifications:

• 5 year's experience in an industrial production environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate in applied sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• Previous experience in a continuous chemical operation environment preferred.
• Motivated, self-starter capable of effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Relevant computer and technical skills
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.

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 .

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.