Lead Production Technician (Finance)

Job Overview: Linde Gases US, a division of Linde, is currently seeking a Lead Production Technician This position will be based out of the Linde Air Separation facility located in East Chicago, IN. This position reports to the Production Superintendent(s) and will have direct responsibility for the production activity of four Air Separation Plants, a Hydrogen Liquefier, and several associated processes. Primary Responsibilities: - Daily review of sales/inventory or applicable production reports through CAPOC. - Review Production Logbook-Address operational efficiency concerns in a timely manner. - On-call first responder for Production related issues. Escalate to Production Superintendent as needed. - Ensure Compliance - Praxair personnel and contractors to all safety requirements, review HWPs and LOTO for completeness. - Ensure Government Permits and Praxair Policies are followed - understand and comply with the parameters given from QA, ISO, S&ES, and EAM. - Ensure EAM programs and PM schedules are followed through verification practices. - Ensure compliance to all applicable SSOP's and SMP's through organized communication, assignments, and verification. - Effectively reduce technician overtime/call-outs through improved troubleshooting skills - compare results to target. - Lead Production training of current & new technicians. Ensure training records are kept on all employees and all necessary training is scheduled, attended, and completed (majority in-house). - Anticipate Reliability Issues - failures have root cause analysis and corrective measures in a timely manner. - Housekeeping - whether Praxair or Contractor - set the standard for housekeeping and implement corrective action. - Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Support & Engagement. - Root Cause Analysis/ Root Cause Investigation (RCA/RCI) Support/Engagement. - Plant Production Outage Coordination/Communication. - SSOP Creation and Revision. - Position requires outdoor work year-round. This would also include climbing 150' tall columns, some heavy lifting, using man-lifts, and driving semi-trucks within the plant site. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED. - Minimum of 4 years of industrial operations experience. - Experience reviewing data for troubleshooting. - Competency with computers, Microsoft applications (specifically Word and Excel), email, and process control computer systems - Safety commitment and compliance with procedures. - Safe driving. - Moderate lifting (20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, <10 lbs. constantly). - Must be able and willing to work overtime as required and be on call. Some local and overnight travel maybe required. Preferred Qualifications: - Process Technology Degree or equivalent preferred. - Team leadership experience. - Cryogenic Air Separation experience. - 5+ years of rotating equipment experience. About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 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. - We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits. - 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. - 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. Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Pay commensurate with experience. #LI-MM1