Maintenance Technician

Linde•Virginia, VA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician plans and performs major equipment installation, maintenance, overhauls, and inspections on compressors, pumps, turbines, motors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and other rotating systems. The role supports and maintains water treatment systems, gas-fired vaporizers, hydrogen generators, piping systems, and related process equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations. The technician conducts periodic inspections and maintenance of plant equipment, supports root cause analysis for major failures, and assists with turnaround planning, cost estimation, and resolution of chronic mechanical asset concerns. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate maintenance records in the computerized maintenance system and upholding the Oil and Vibrations Predictive Program. The position includes independent office and field work, raising technical concerns as needed, and safely accessing elevated equipment using ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, or crane baskets. The technician must be able to meet physical requirements including confined-space entry, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working at heights. Extended hours, weekend and holiday work, and call-in coverage may be needed.

Requirements

At least five years of experience maintaining mechanical and rotating systems in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Proven experience installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing compressors, turbines, blowers, and heat exchangers.
Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices for industrial mechanical and rotating systems.
Ability to use precision measuring devices and perform precision alignment on multi-train equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and lead or support teams.
Strong documentation and computer skills, including proficiency with maintenance management systems.
Hands-on experience with vibration analysis and dynamic balancing.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including confined-space entry, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working at heights.
Availability to work extended hours when business needs arise and flexibility to support weekend, holiday, and call-in coverage.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with enterprise asset management systems.
Completion of a machinist or millwright apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Plan and perform major equipment installation, maintenance, overhauls, and inspections on compressors, pumps, turbines, motors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, cooling towers, and other rotating systems.
Support and maintain water treatment systems, gas-fired vaporizers, hydrogen generators, piping systems, and related process equipment.
Conduct periodic inspections and maintenance of plant equipment.
Support root cause analysis for major equipment failures.
Assist with turnaround planning, cost estimation, and identifying and resolving chronic mechanical asset concerns.
Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance system.
Uphold the Oil and Vibrations Predictive Program.
Perform office and field work independently and escalate technical concerns.
Safely access elevated equipment using ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, or crane baskets.
Provide weekend, holiday, and call-in coverage and maintain a reliable, safety-focused presence during critical operational periods.