Mechanical Reliability Specialist

Linde•New York, NY

1d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Linde Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Specialist to ensure the safe and reliable operations of mechanical and rotating equipment across Air Separation, CO₂, and Hydrogen production facilities. This role involves planning and executing major mechanical work, including installation, maintenance, overhauls, inspections, and corrective/preventive/predictive tasks. The specialist will maintain and troubleshoot various types of rotating equipment such as compressors, pumps, turbines, motors, and gearboxes, as well as process equipment like heat exchangers, interchangers, chillers, cooling towers, and piping systems. The position offers on-site or remote technical support to regional facilities and assists with turnaround planning and mechanical cost estimation. A key aspect of the role is identifying and resolving chronic mechanical issues, eliminating recurring equipment failures, and supporting root cause analysis for major mechanical failures. The specialist will address high-impact mechanical issues with urgency and technical accuracy. This role serves as the regional mechanical reliability specialist for facilities in Niagara Falls, NY, Albany, NY (preferred location), or Suffield, CT, and multiple East-region production sites. The position requires a combination of office and field work, with approximately 30% domestic travel and off-hours accessibility. Field work may involve varied conditions, including accessing elevated equipment.

Requirements

Minimum five (5) years of mechanical/rotating equipment maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing mechanical / rotating systems including compressors, turbines, blowers, and heat exchangers.
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance for industrial mechanical and rotating equipment.
Ability to use precision measurement tools and perform precision alignment on multi‑train equipment.
Ability to work independently and within technical teams to complete maintenance and reliability tasks.
Ability to manage multiple technical tasks with minimal supervision and maintain accurate documentation and records.
Proficiency with computers and standard software including MS Office, email, and related applications.
Experience using CMMS systems for work orders, asset history, and maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe and reliable operations of mechanical and rotating equipment across Air Separation, CO₂, and Hydrogen production facilities.
Plan and perform major mechanical work including installation, maintenance, overhauls, inspections, and corrective/preventive/predictive tasks.
Maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment including centrifugal, reciprocating, and screw compressors; centrifugal and positive‑displacement pumps; turbines; synchronous and induction motors; and high‑speed gearboxes.
Maintain and troubleshoot process equipment including heat exchangers, cryogenic interchangers, chillers, cooling towers, and piping systems.
Provide on‑site or remote technical support to regional facilities for mechanical and rotating equipment issues.
Assist with turnaround planning and mechanical cost estimation for regional assets.
Identify and resolve chronic mechanical issues and eliminate recurring equipment failures.
Support root cause analysis for major mechanical failures and implement corrective actions.
Address high‑impact mechanical issues with urgency and technical accuracy.