Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Linde Inc.

East Chicago, IN, United States | req
31684

You will ensure the safe and reliable operation of the production facility by collaborating with a team of four maintenance professionals to develop, manage, and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across multiple processes. Plan, coordinate, and execute maintenance activities, including turnaround planning, scheduling, mechanical work cost estimation, and resolution of high-impact reliability issues. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment, including centrifugal pumps, centrifugal compressors, and reciprocating compressors, while making independent technical decisions and recommendations in the field.

Further, you will support equipment reliability programs through Pressure Relief Device (PRD) maintenance, vibration data collection, grease route execution, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for major failures. Support compliance-related inspections and ensure adherence to applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide emergency maintenance support, including weekends, nights, holidays, and other overtime requirements.

And you will support purchasing activities and manage plant materials, equipment, spare parts, and consumable inventories to maintain operational readiness. Perform work in both office and field environments, including outdoor work in varying weather conditions and access to elevated equipment via ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, and crane baskets.

You have a minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment;
Associate's degree in a mechanical-related field or ten (10) years of industrial maintenance experience preferred. Proven experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial mechanical equipment, including pumps, compressors, manual valves, and related systems. Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems, equipment, methodologies, and reliability best practices. You have proven ability to work independently, lead or participate on cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and team interaction skills. Proficiency with computers and standard business software, including Microsoft Office, email applications, and asset management systems such as Infor EAM and Pro Cal. You have understanding of applicable regulatory requirements, industrial standards, and codes. Ability to travel approximately 10% to support regional facilities.

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 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, decarbonize and protect our planet.

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless. Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.

Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe.

The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.