Production Technician

Job overview

Linde Gases US (LGUS) is currently seeking a Production Technician in Gresham, OR. The production technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of (1) Cryogenic Air Separation plant, a UHP Oxygen column, and (1) PSA. This position reports to a Production Superintendent 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. Employee 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. Technician 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:

• Understand and adhere to company, customer and regulatory work policies and operating practices.
• Report safety incidents and near misses and stop unsafe activities immediately.
• 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.
• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and rebuild industrial instruments including transmitters, process control systems, meters, and automatic valves.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot electrical infrastructure and equipment (