Production Technician

Job Overview:

Linde Gases US (LGUS) division of Linde, Inc. is currently seeking a Production Technician at the Hatfield, Pennsylvania location. The objective of the technician is to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation of the Air Separation Plant.

The Hatfield Air Separation Plant manufactures low cost, high purity, industrial gases for our customers which is delivered via liquid transport. Responsibilities of Production Technician include, but are not limited to, performing routine production tasks, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and plant startup/operation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Startup, operate, and maintain the production plant and all associated equipment, tanks, controls, and truck fill systems

• Troubleshoot plant shutdowns and perform corrective maintenance to allow for timely plant restarts

• Coordinate scheduling of planned maintenance and perform preventative maintenance on plant components

• Safely and efficiently operate units to continuously supply products at the appropriate quantity and quality

• Monitor plant process performance and make appropriate adjustments to remedy deviations

• Read and interpret P&ID's, Equipment Manuals, Electrical Schematics, One Line Diagrams, and various company procedures

• Perform calibration of analyzers, field instrumentation, and have the ability to troubleshoot control system problems.

• Perform equipment lock-out tag-out correctly, issue Hazardous work permits, and oversee contractor’s work performance as necessary

• Safely troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotating equipment and associated mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, fans, and valves

• Prepare and execute projects to improve facility availability and reliability

• Coordinate with other plant technicians and work in a team setting, as well as individually.

• Work in a safe and responsible manner at all times

• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance work in compliance with established intervals

• Communicate with other Linde business groups and contractors for support when required

• Have a working knowledge of computers and typical computer programs (i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point).

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to perform a combination of office work and field work

• This position requires On-Call status every 4th week

• As determined by plant performance, occasional overtime, holiday, and after-hours work could be required

• Ability to work extended hours occasionally for planned and unplanned plant outages

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift up to 50 lbs., and work at heights

• Must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment scaffolding and man-lifts

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop working relationships in a team environment with Linde operations, maintenance, and support personnel