Production Technician

Linde•Phoenix, AZ

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician monitors, controls, and optimizes plant operations using Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The role helps ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations by tracking operating parameters, alarms, and plant performance; performing inspections and operational checks; and carrying out start-up, shutdown, and emergency response procedures according to established guidelines. The technician performs first-line troubleshooting, supports minor maintenance, and reports equipment issues. The position also operates and maintains gas delivery systems at customer use points, monitors gas analyzers, performs quality checks, and responds to process deviations. The technician maintains operating logs, inspection records, and shift reports, communicates plant status during shift handovers, and works with operations, maintenance, engineering, and customer teams to support plant performance and customer production requirements. The role requires compliance with safety, environmental, operational, and permit requirements.

Requirements

Technical diploma or degree in Process Technology, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
At least three years of experience in an industrial manufacturing, gas processing, petrochemical, chemical, or semiconductor environment.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve operational issues in control room and field environments.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, operating procedures, and technical documentation.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across operations, maintenance, engineering, and customer teams.
Ability to work in an industrial environment and wear required PPE.
Ability to support rotating shifts, overtime, on-call responsibilities, and emergency response as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of DCS/PLC controls, plant instrumentation, air separation processes, gas compression systems, and cryogenic equipment.

Responsibilities

Monitor, control, and optimize plant operations using Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Track operating parameters, alarms, and plant performance to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Execute start-up, shutdown, and emergency response procedures in accordance with established operating guidelines.
Conduct routine inspections, equipment rounds, and operational checks on compressors, turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, and gas storage systems.
Perform first-line troubleshooting, support minor maintenance activities, and report equipment issues promptly.
Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards, policies, and permit requirements.
Operate and maintain gas delivery systems at customer use points to ensure uninterrupted supply and adherence to purity specifications.
Monitor gas analyzers, perform quality checks, and address process deviations promptly.
Partner with customer technical and production teams to resolve operational issues and support production requirements.
Maintain accurate operating logs, inspection records, and shift reports.
Communicate plant status, equipment conditions, and operational concerns during shift handovers.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and customer teams to support safe and efficient plant performance.