Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location:

Freeport, TX, United States

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rotating and static mechanical equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the production facility.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and modify mechanical equipment and systems, including pumps, piping, valves, bearings, gears, gaskets, fittings, and related components.
• Diagnose equipment failures, isolate malfunctions, disassemble equipment, and complete necessary repairs or component replacements to restore operational performance.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, and machine tools to perform maintenance, repair, and installation activities.
• Execute scheduled maintenance activities and maintain accurate work order history and equipment records within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Complete and document predictive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance and reliability standards.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory to support equipment reliability and minimize operational downtime.
• Maintain the maintenance shop and parts warehouse to ensure a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Work independently to make technical decisions, escalating complex issues to management when appropriate, and supporting continuous safe and reliable plant operations.

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing, production, or maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment and systems in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment drawings, technical documents, and maintenance-related schematics.
• Strong computer skills with experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS), documentation tools, and standard business applications.
• Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and effectively prioritize maintenance activities.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support continuous plant operations and respond to maintenance issues as needed.
• Ability and willingness to support multiple facilities throughout the Texas City/Houston Ship Channel area.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package, including 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.

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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.