Mechanical Specialist

Mechanical Specialist

Location:

Theodore, AL;
Memphis, TN; or Lugoff, SC, United States.

Requisition : req
29439.

• Plan and perform major equipment installation, maintenance, overhauls, and inspections, including corrective, preventative, or predictive work on industrial mechanical and rotating systems and equipment such as centrifugal, reciprocating, and screw compressors.
• Manage maintenance and repairs of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
• Service turbines and synchronous and induction motors.
• Maintain high-speed gearboxes.
• Oversee heat exchangers, cryogenic inter changers, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Work on piping systems and other related process equipment.
• Provide on-site or remote technical support and guidance to regional sites.
• Assist in turnaround planning and mechanical work cost estimation.
• Identify and resolve chronic mechanical asset issues (bad actors).
• Support root cause analysis programs for major equipment failures.
• Address high-impact issues with urgency and integrity.
• Work in the office and field with approximately 30% domestic travel.
• Maintain accessibility during off-hours as required.
• Work in various weather conditions and access elevated equipment using ladders, scaffolding, man‑lifts, and crane baskets.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the maintenance of mechanical and rotating systems and equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in installation, troubleshooting, inspection, and repairs of industrial mechanical and rotating systems and equipment such as compressors, turbines, blowers and heat exchangers.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance of industrial mechanical and rotating systems and equipment.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices and perform precision alignment on multi‑train equipment.
• Excellent communication and team interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on teams.
• Experience as a self‑starter who manages multiple tasks, achieves results with minimal supervision and possesses excellent documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Experience in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, e‑mail, etc.).
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system.

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.

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. Employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.