CO2 Production Technician

Linde US Gases is currently seeking Production Technician in Hopewell, VA. This position will report to the Plant Manager on-site.

Job Description:

The production technician will be responsible for a safe, reliable, and efficiently operating CO2 plant.

The position will require a strong focus on distribution operations, rail car loading / unloading, ISO container loading, as well as operations.

The role will include but not limited to performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and installations of equipment of distribution and plant equipment.

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, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

K ey responsibilities:

• Safely troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all rotating equipment and associated mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, boiler systems and valves.
• Monitors process performance and makes appropriate adjustments to remedy deviations and operates units to continuously supply products in quantities and qualities, safely and economically.
• Read and maintain P&IDs and Schematic wiring diagrams associated with plant and distribution equipment.
• Prepare and execute projects to improve facility availability and reliability.
• Coordinates perform and document preventive maintenance based on established procedures.
• Assist in outage planning development with area planner and site personnel.
• Schedule and direct contractor activities in all related areas during maintenance and outages.
• Complying with all environmental regulations, quality standards and daily customer requirements

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. The technician will operate and maintain our facilities in a safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly manner which will include an on-call schedule. The job occasionally requires overtime and callouts on weekend, nights, and holidays. Working schedule will require some weekend work as directed by management. Employee must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding and man-lifts. Position may also require providing turnaround support within the region. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to develop working relationships with maintenance and operations personnel in a team environment.

Qualifications:
Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of work experience and technical training required.
• Associate degree from a technical school is desired.
• At least 3+ years of related experience.
• Proven understanding of process control and instrumentation systems in industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, processing and cooling equipment.
• Proven experience in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail etc.).
• Proven experience and aptitude to learn industrial gas process operations

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 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.

Culture:

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.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com .

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.

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