Plant Engineer

Linde Gases US, a division of Linde, is currently seeking a Plant Engineer. This position will be based out of the Linde Air Separation facility located in East Chicago, IN. This position reports to Plant Manager and will work closely with plant manager and superintendents. The successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence, exercise sound technical judgment, and collaborate effectively with subject matter experts to drive facility compliance and operational excellence.

The Plant Engineer will provide day-to-day technical support with emphasis on plant improvements, process safety, and operations. The plant engineer will interface with various functional teams including Safety & Environmental Services (S&ES), Maintenance, Reliability, Project Engineering, Productivity, Process Controls, Process Safety, as well as operating teams at other locations in the US.

The facility includes a wide range of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, motors), fixed equipment (vessels, heat exchangers, piping systems, cooling towers), electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, buildings, grounds, and all supporting infrastructure for Air Separation and Liquid Hydrogen production units.

• Provide process safety stewardship in areas of operating procedures, operating/technical manuals, critical safety systems, management of change, pre-startup safety reviews, process hazards analysis, incident investigations, audits and assessments, alert compliance, operations training, alarm management, P&, and action item follow-up.
• On-call responsibility for after hours operations support.
• Assist in plant startups / shutdowns and provide as-needed support for plant turnaround planning and execution.
• Lead and assist in OSHA PSM compliance and system management.
• Champion and assist management of change program for the facility.
• Champion and promote productivity initiatives including Six Sigma and Cost Reduction.
• Monitor plant efficiency, KPI's, and alarm management program.
• Assist plant operations with basic personnel safety fundamentals including safety meeting participation, ACMS compliance, HWC, HWP and CSE functions based upon experience.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems and implement solutions.
• Champion and promote a strong safety culture.
• Assist in the development and delivery of process training.
• Provide technical expertise to plant operations and maintenance technicians.
• Propose and execute small capital projects.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations (RCA / RCI).
• Assist plant operations with EAM compliance.
• Lead or participate in cross functional teams.
• Conduct equipment and process analysis as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in reviews of and maintain a working knowledge of Standard Maintenance Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Site-specific Operating Procedures, and Engineering Standards.

This role includes both office and field responsibilities. Candidates must be available during offhours, able to travel overnight up to 10%, and capable of working in varying weather conditions. Physical requirements include climbing ladders, accessing elevated equipment, working from scaffolding or manlifts, and entering confined spaces.

Required Qualifications

• BS + 2 years of experience in an engineering role preferably in an operations environment.
• Must have strong technical skills including process knowledge/troubleshooting, utilizing process drawings/schematics, and understanding plant equipment.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be able and willing to adapt to a work schedule that coincides with plant operational needs. Must also be able and willing to work for extended periods of time in an operating plant under various environmental conditions.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently as well as to lead and participate on cross-functional teams.
• Must be willing to carry a laptop computer and cell phone for occasional use during off hours.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.
• Must be detail-oriented with an ability and desire to persevere.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.

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