Production Technician

Job Overview:

Linde Gases US (LGUS) is currently seeking a Production Technician in Brownsville, TX. The production technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Cryogenic Air Separation plants. This position reports to a Plant Manager and will also work collaboratively with the area coordinator and technicians. The technician, with minimal supervision, must be able to produce results and has primary responsibility for their assigned plants. Production Technicians must employ safety focused actions, demonstrate initiative and self-motivation. The technician is supported through managerial supervision, lead/area technicians, engineers, sales, and other technical support.

The role will facilitate the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment to include but not limited to cryogenic liquid and gas storage vessels, vaporization systems, cylinders, gas purifiers, gas analyzers and sampling cabinets, filtration systems, pipelines, valves of all varieties, pumps, compressors, and instrumentation/control systems.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Employees must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, and aerial work platforms. Working extended hours and/or weekends, holidays and call-ins may be required based on facility activities. Technicians also have on-call duties (on a rotating basis). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount to be successful. Attention to detail is a must!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Effectively commission, operate, calibrate/maintain, and troubleshoot gas and cryogenic liquid production systems, gas purification systems, gas analytical systems and gas storage, vaporization, and delivery systems.

• Perform plant shutdowns and start-ups using approved procedures.

• Troubleshooting plant processes & equipment problems and implementing solutions.

• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and rebuilding industrial instruments including transmitters, process control systems, meters, and automatic valves.

• Safely troubleshoot, maintain, and assist in the repair of mechanical systems including valves, piping, pumps, fans, motors, etc.

• Propose, prepare and execute projects to improve availability and reliability of equipment and systems or reduce cost of ownership and operation.

• Read and maintain P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with both company and customer SOPs, SMP, COP, QA, and MOC policies.

• Coordinate scheduling of planned or requested maintenance and procurement of materials.

• Complete and disposition maintenance and QC records and production reports accurately and on-time.

• Perform LOTO, complete HWPs, and safely permit maintenance work; organize external resources to support activities and oversee their performance.

• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System to execute, document and continuously improve preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.

• Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process condition monitoring data. Anticipate or recognize issues based on collected data and resolve or escalate immediately.

• Commit to achieving individual and team goals and encourage colleagues to do the same.

• Is available for on-call duties per pre-determined schedule with other technicians.

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