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Plant Engineer

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About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2022 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

Job Overview:

Linde Gases US, a division of Linde, is currently seeking a Plant Engineer. This position will be based out of the Linde Air Separation facility located in East Chicago. This position reports to Plant Manager and will work closely with plant manager and superintendents.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide process safety stewardship in areas of operating procedures, operating/technical manuals, critical safety systems, management of change, pre-startup safety reviews, process hazards analysis, incident investigations, audits and assessments, alert compliance, operations training, alarm management, P&ID updates, and action item follow-up.
• Assist in plant startups / shutdowns and provide as-needed support for plant turnaround planning and execution.
• Lead and assist in OSHA PSM compliance and system management.
• Champion and assist management of change program for the facility.
• Champion and promote productivity initiatives including Six Sigma and Cost Reduction.
• Monitor plant efficiency, KPI's, and alarm management program.
• Assist plant operations with basic personnel safety fundamentals including safety meeting participation, ACMS compliance, HWC, HWP and CSE functions based upon experience.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems and implement solutions.
• Champion and promote a strong safety culture.
• Assist in the development and delivery of process training.
• Provide technical expertise to plant operations and maintenance technicians.
• Propose and execute small capital projects.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations (RCA / RCI).
• Assist plant operations with EAM compliance.
• Lead or participate in cross functional teams.
• Conduct equipment and process analysis as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in reviews of and maintain a working knowledge of Standard Maintenance Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Site-specific Operating Procedures, and Engineering Standards.

Qualifications:

• BS + 2 years experience in an engineering role preferably in an operations environment
• Must have strong technical skills including process knowledge/troubleshooting, utilizing process drawings/schematics, and understanding plant equipment.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be able and willing to adapt to a work schedule that coincides with plant operational needs. Must also be able and willing to work for extended periods of time in an operating plant under various environmental conditions. Must also be able and willing to work inside of confined spaces.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently as well as to lead and participate on cross-functional teams.
• Must be willing to carry a laptop computer and cell phone for occasional use during off hours.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.
• Must be detail-oriented with an ability and desire to persevere.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About Linde.

We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.