BAG Production Technician

Job Overview:

The primary function of the BAG Production Technician is to ensure safe and reliable production at the Wilmington, CA Air Separation Plant. The BAG Production Technician 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 all Government and Linde Environmental Permits, Regulations and Policies.
This is a full time position in Southern California, supporting the Air Separation Plant in Wilmington. This is a 12 hour rotating Shift position

• Follow safe work permit processes, policies and procedures
  
• Ensure safety and hazard recognition through the use of HWP is implemented and effective for all personnel involved in your actions
  
• Take leadership of LOTO for the facility
  
• Understand and ensure compliance with all Praxair and Governmental Environmental Permits, Regulations, and Policies
  
• Understand Production KPIs and work towards achieving these goals - included in individual performance rating
  
• Understand and Conduct water test on cooling tower and boilers: make necessary adjustment needed to keep in control
  
• Understand the theoretical aspects of the process and adjust controls towards achieving desired flows, pressures, and purities
  
• Utilize the EAM Maintenance program to maintain compliance in areas covered by CMMS
  
• Understand P&ID and control loop input-output logic
  
• Understand Process Loop interaction and impact on the process (i.e. basic air separation principles)
  
• Knowledge of Switchgear relay flags and functionally rack in-out breakers
  
• Safely move Tractor-Trailers within the plant property.
  
• Assist in the training and development of new employees
  
• Ensure customer quality requirements are met for ALL products: maintain Quality Program
  
• Understand and follow all SMP, SOP, COP, OSS, OPS alerts and Technical Bulletins
  
• Where required: understand and resolve fill zone and back-up system issues
  
• Understand what parameters the analyzer must function under (i.e.reference gas flows, product gas flows)
  
• Review QA logs and COC's for errors.
  
• Perform QA testing and unload Argon Railcars into Storage Tanks
  
• Complete Railcar inspections
  
• Complete all LMS training modules and OJT for assigned job per assigned time line

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  
• Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
  
• 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

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.

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: $65,000 - $88,000