Pipeline Technician

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a Pipeline Mechanical Technician that will be based at our East Chicago IN location.

The overall objective of the Pipeline Mechanical Technician is to ensure the safe and reliable operation of multiple pipeline compressors and meter stations. Many of these stations are located on customer sites. In this hands-on role the Pipeline Mechanical Technician will be responsible for completing predictive preventive and corrective maintenance activities for our pipeline compressors associated fixed equipment and systems. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions or recommendations in the field.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop plan schedule coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Use a wide variety of hand power and machine tools to troubleshoot and repair various mechanical equipment and systems.
• Use precision tools such as micrometers scales calipers dial indicators to assist with inspection and repair activities.
• Safely troubleshoot disassemble repair and maintain all associated pipeline mechanical systems including reciprocating compressors centrifugal pumps fin fan units shell and tube heat exchangers blowers valves valve actuators and safety relief devices.
• Collaborate with other support personnel and mechanical contractors in troubleshooting & /repair efforts
• Complete and document maintenance activities associated with preventative corrective and project maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Read and maintain P&IDs in compliance with SOPs QA and MOC policies.
• Assess equipment performance data and ensure optimal and efficient performance.
• Maintain pipeline isolation valves and process safety valves.
• Perform pipeline Julie 811 locates and ensure Linde pipeline is protected during outside utility construction.
• Support on-site maintenance or project activities at satellite pipelines located in Columbia City IN Detroit MI and Kansas City MO as required.
• Complete Permit to Work and equipment Lockout/ Tagout processes.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Employee will be required to work in different weather conditions. Must be able to access elevated equipment via fixed and movable ladders scaffolding manlifts or crane baskets. The position requires the individual to enter confined spaces and wear a respirator as required. The job occasionally requires overtime and callouts on weekends nights and holidays. Approx. 10%-15% annual overnight travel required.

Required Qualifications:

• High School education associates degree in mechanical engineering a plus.
• Journeyman millwright/machinist experience preferred.
• 5 years experience in an industrial production and maintenance environment.
• Computer skills required and experience using MS Outlook Word & Excel
• Demonstrate knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance actions for fixed and rotating equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of repairing both threaded and welded piping systems.
• Proven experience utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan coordinate and execute maintenance activities.
• Previous contractor management experience.
• Ability to read and understand Process & Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Work extended hours and/or weekends holidays and call-ins along with the ability to travel out of town on short notice is required. Approx. 10%-15% annual overnight travel required.
• Current & valid drivers license required.

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.

Culture:

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.

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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.

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