Field Service Technician

Praxair

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Linde is seeking qualified Field Service Technicians to support our air separation plants. The Linde Field Service Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of nitrogen producing plants. This is a challenging yet rewarding job that requires sound technical abilities in the primary on-site product lines, along with knowledge and abilities in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems. The Field Service Technician must demonstrate initiative in handling issues and will also be on call and required to respond as needed. Occasional overnight travel is expected with this position.
This position will be based out of Pascagoula, MS.
Scope:
Employees in this role will solve field site issues, maintain, and operate the air separation plant, as well as have customer interaction on a variety of production plant types. The plants are located at customer sites and are typically less than an hour drive from the home location. The technician works with minimal supervision and has primary responsibility for their assigned locations. The employee develops conceptual solutions to moderately difficult, non-routine issues/problems and provides guidance on technical support for projects. Strong communication skills are required both written and verbal.

Requirements

• High School Degree required.
• 2 - 5 years of Operations experience highly desirable in many of the following fields: Air separation or similar complex process control function Instrumentation and control General maintenance of industrial equipment Compressors and compressor maintenance Industrial Mechanical Industrial Electrical or Electrician Military Engineering fields Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Gas Turbine Technicians, Boiler Technicians, Turret Mechanic, etc. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Safety awareness and procedures
• Safe driving
• Trouble shooting and diagnostics.
• Maintenance and repairs
• Process understanding, process control schematic interpretation.
• Computers, Microsoft applications, FIX 32, and process control computer systems, maintenance, and compliance documentation.
• Communications, both verbal and written
• Quality controls, analyzers
• Organization and time management
• Self-directed learning
• Planning and project management
• Procurement processes
• On Call, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Must carry company cell phone and laptop for immediate availability.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in a technical field preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain all safety, quality, and compliance activities at each plant location.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on a variety of process equipment including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, electrical controls systems and pneumatic control valves.
• Manage own time to accomplish operations and maintenance tasks for assigned plants which includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and solving plant problems.
• Coordinate contractors and resources, both internal and external to Linde to support the plant activities, audits, and all administrative requirements for the plant.
• Maintain or improve plant efficiency.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED