Lead Maintenance Technician
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Job Location:
Beaumont, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Job Overview:
Linde is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Technician for our newly constructed industrial gas facility in Nederland TX. This hands-on leadership role reports to the Site Maintenance Manager and works closely with stakeholders to achieve plant reliability goals. The Lead Technician will validate incoming mechanical work requests from Operations formalize scopes and either perform the work or assign it to other Maintenance Team members. This position also tracks team performance metrics and supports training initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Administrative & Reporting:
Maintain operating and maintenance history for all equipment using manual and digital tools.
Prepare and maintain documentation such as Hexagon work requests work orders service reports and equipment repair records in accordance with Linde CMMS systems.
Monitor mechanical documentation performance and report on work order closure rates schedule breaks policy compliance and backlog.
Facilitate and assist training on Hexagon systems for site staff including Operations.
Schedule and direct team and contractor activities in all related disciplines.
Technical Duties:
Perform skilled mechanical/millwright duties to install troubleshoot repair and modify mechanical equipment and facilities.
Use a wide variety of hand power and machine tools to perform assignments.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including disassembly and replacement of bearings gears and structural components.
Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
Safely troubleshoot repair and maintain compressors pumps fans blowers boiler systems valves and perform equipment alignments.
Complete repairs of mechanical tank and piping systems including threaded flanged and welded systems.
Plan and execute maintenance tasks and ensure all follow-up documentation is complete.
Perform elevated work using ladders stairways scaffolding and man-lifts; operate vehicles forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Key Skills:
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
Rotating equipment maintenance (compressors pumps fans)
Boiler systems and valve maintenance
Mechanical piping systems (threaded flanged and welded)
Equipment alignment and preventive/predictive maintenance
CMMS proficiency (Hexagon SAP or Maximo)
Technical documentation and reporting
Spare parts inventory management
Safety and regulatory compliance
MS Office and standard software proficiency
Soft Skills:
Leadership & Team Coordination
Communication
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Initiative
Training & Mentorship
Customer Focus
Time Management
Safety Mindset
Qualifications:
Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent technical training.
High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
Minimum 7 years of experience in an industrial production environment.
Journeyman Millwright/Machinist experience preferred.
Ability to interpret equipment drawings.
Proven understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
Experience with CMMS systems (Hexagon SAP or Maximo).
Proficiency in computers and standard software packages (MS Office Email).
On-call availability required for 24/7 operations.
Willingness to support turnarounds at other facilities including Sulphur West Lake and Port Arthur.
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.
For more information about the company and its products and services please visit .
Benefits:
Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health dental disability and life insurance paid holidays and vacation 401(k) matching pension benefits an employee discount program and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
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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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- eMaint
- Industrial Maintenance
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Production of basic, intermediates and industrial chemicals including liquid and gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, acetylene, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, ammonia, chlorine, helium and other gases; distribution and maintenance of valves, cylinders, safety and security equip ... View more
