Production Technician

Praxair•Brownsville, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Linde Gases US (LGUS) is seeking a Production Technician in Brownsville, TX. This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Cryogenic Air Separation plants. The technician, with minimal supervision, will produce results and has primary responsibility for their assigned plants, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation. The position involves operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment such as cryogenic liquid and gas storage vessels, vaporization systems, cylinders, gas purifiers, gas analyzers, filtration systems, pipelines, valves, pumps, compressors, and instrumentation/control systems. The role requires a combination of office and field work, including accessing elevated equipment via ladders, scaffolding, and aerial work platforms. Working extended hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties may be required. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are essential.

Requirements

Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in industrial plant operations or maintenance preferred.
Climb ladders up to 200 feet and perform elevated work.
Be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.
Lift 45 to 75 lbs. occasionally.
Possess strong working knowledge, literacy and demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office products.
Operate a forklift and aerial manlift once qualified by the company.
Be on-call and work overtime for plant issues during off hours and weekends.
Dependable and honest.
Safety commitment and compliance with procedures.
Safe driving with a valid driver’s license.
Trouble shooting and diagnostics.
Process understanding, process control schematic interpretation.
Organization and time management.
Safe Work Planning.
Self-directed learning.
Willingness to work and learn both individually and within group settings.

Nice To Haves

Military technical fields: Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Gas Turbine Technicians, Boiler Technicians a plus.

Responsibilities

Effectively commission, operate, calibrate/maintain, and troubleshoot gas and cryogenic liquid production systems, gas purification systems, gas analytical systems and gas storage, vaporization, and delivery systems.
Perform plant shutdowns and start-ups using approved procedures.
Troubleshooting plant processes & equipment problems and implementing solutions.
Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and rebuilding industrial instruments including transmitters, process control systems, meters, and automatic valves.
Safely troubleshoot, maintain, and assist in the repair of mechanical systems including valves, piping, pumps, fans, motors, etc.
Propose, prepare and execute projects to improve availability and reliability of equipment and systems or reduce cost of ownership and operation.
Read and maintain P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with both company and customer SOPs, SMP, COP, QA, and MOC policies.
Coordinate scheduling of planned or requested maintenance and procurement of materials.
Complete and disposition maintenance and QC records and production reports accurately and on-time.
Perform LOTO, complete HWPs, and safely permit maintenance work; organize external resources to support activities and oversee their performance.
Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System to execute, document and continuously improve preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.
Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process condition monitoring data. Anticipate or recognize issues based on collected data and resolve or escalate immediately.
Commit to achieving individual and team goals and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Is available for on-call duties per pre-determined schedule with other technicians.