Plant Maintenance Technician

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc
Plant Maintenance Technician
Location: Hillside, IL

The Plant Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the overall maintenance of mechanical equipment & mechanical systems.

What we offer you!

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee discount programs
• Career growth opportunities

• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

• Pay range: $22.91 - $30.55 hourly (depending on experience)

What you will be doing (1st shift: 7:00AM - 4:00PM):

• Coordinates and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and mechanical systems

• Schedules and coordinates repair, modification and preventive maintenance operations

• Assists in the development and review of standard operating procedures

• Participates in HAZOPs and FMEAs

• Location liaison with corporate process safety group

• Oversees and/or performs new equipment installations

• Utilizes hand and portable power tools and follows safe working practices through all steps of equipment repair and maintenance

• May provide advice to management regarding equipment life and usage and in researching new equipment purchases

• Ensures operations technicians understand and follow safe working practices through all steps of equipment repair and maintenance

• Coordinates and oversees the movement of materials and equipment as required

• Participates in Sixth Sigma Projects

• Other duties as defined

What makes you great:

• Bachelor of Science strongly preferred; high school diploma/GED required

• 3 - 5 years of equipment maintenance experience in chemical manufacturing setting preferred

• Knowledgeable in OSHA Process Safety Management Program elements including Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, Operating Procedure Elements

• Knowledge of welding techniques

• Knowledge of high-pressure piping systems

• Knowledge of cryogenic pumps and systems

• Basic Knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and repairs

• Computer skills including Microsoft applications 

Why you will enjoy working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. (LG&E) is part of the largest Welding, Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases companies in the U.S. We carry a comprehensive selection of industrial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide, etc. LG&E has an extensive network of production plants, retail stores, distribution centers, and customer service locations. 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, decarbonize and protect our planet.

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