Field Service Technician

Praxair

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Linde is seeking a motivated and experienced Onsite Service Technician responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of an oxygen production plant located on a customer site in Boise, ID. This position is responsible for meeting plant performance goals and expectations, which include such categories as safety, quality, preventative & predictive maintenance, troubleshooting & repair, process operation, site upkeep & organization, customer billing, and administrative work. To be successful in this role, an individual must be ambitious, organized, and self-driven; having independent decision-making skills and the ability to develop conceptual solutions to complex operational issues is critical.
This opportunity welcomes those who are committed to excellence, disciplined, eager to learn, and thrive in a challenging, dynamic, and rewarding work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a technical field preferred
• Experience in air separation plant technology, compressors, pumps, motors, valves, and/or process & manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting aptitude required.
• Background in instrumentation, including the ability to measure, control, and analyze variables using specialized mechanical or electronic devices.
• Must be on call during weekdays and for weekends (weekends are paid); coverage rotates among area personnel.
• Must occasionally travel, at times overnight, for operations support activities and training.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 75 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Experience in air separation plant technology, compressors, pumps, motors, valves, and/or process & manufacturing operations is preferred.
• associate degree in a technical field preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, quality, operations, and compliance activities at each assigned plant location.
• Perform preventative & predictive maintenance activities and calibrations on a variety of industrial plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve plant operational issues.
• Manage site operations with minimal supervision to meet contract production specifications, plant onstream reliability goals, and administrative requirements.
• Plan plant maintenance outages/turnarounds.
• Organize resources needed to support maintenance work and compliance audits.
• Read and interpret process & instrumentation diagrams and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Complete self-guided training assignments and activities to advance comprehension of the position’s responsibilities.
• Manage plant maintenance budget and complete monthly customer billing activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility.
• Drive a service truck up to 2 or 3 hours per day and up to 8 hours on occasion.
• Occasionally travel for operations support and training purposes.
• Occasionally assist in the training and development of new employees.

Benefits

• Linde Gases US 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees