Cryogenic Systems Installation Superintendent – North Region

Position Summary:

The Cryogenic Systems Installation Superintendent leads and manages the installation commissioning and reliability of bulk liquid and gaseous O₂ N₂ Ar H₂ and CO₂ supply systems across a 13state region. This role oversees the Installation and Regional Tank Refurbishment teams in East Chicago ensuring safe efficient and compliant execution of all technical service and installation activities.

This position applies advanced engineering expertise operational leadership and strong project management capability to ensure the safe reliable and uninterrupted delivery of industrial and medical gases to both internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

• Execute organizational priorities plans and objectives across installation and refurbishment operations.
• Lead develop and manage multi-disciplinary teams including project managers materials coordinators installation technicians and refurbishment personnel.
• Establish team priorities and allocate resources to ensure timely project completion and high-quality service delivery.

Safety Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards engineering practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead safety and quality initiatives across installation and refurbishment teams.
• Maintain full compliance with Linde engineering standards applicable codes and industry regulations.

Operations & Project Management:

• Oversee the planning installation and commissioning of customer supply systems.
• Conduct and coordinate site surveys for advanced customer installations.
• Manage execution of new equipment installation projects ensuring cost schedule and quality targets are met.
• Drive reliability improvements by addressing rework issues related to equipment processes or installation practices.
• Manage the Regional Tank & Equipment Refurbishment Shop ensuring efficient workflow and operational excellence.

CrossFunctional Collaboration:

• Partner with regional management sales logistics and customer service engineering teams to resolve complex customer equipment issues.
• Work closely with Operations Sales and Distribution to size install and commission portable tanks and vaporizer systems.
• Collaborate with LGUS COE Global Customer Service Engineering and Regional Business Teams to apply best practices and maintain alignment with corporate standards.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Distribution teams to improve product delivery performance at customer sites.

Contractor & Vendor Management:

• Select qualify and manage contractors supporting installation and tank refurbishment operations.
• Ensure contractor performance meets safety quality and compliance expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or 5 years of experience managing bulk field customer service or a related industry.
• 3 years of field operations experience.
• 3 years leading or managing professional engineers maintenance personnel or installation technicians.
• 3 years of project and construction management experience.
• Deep understanding of customer service operations for N₂ O₂ Ar H₂ and CO₂ systems.
• Strong knowledge of Linde engineering standards and their practical application.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven knowledge of piping systems welding & brazing standards pressure testing and NDT practices.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and leadership levels.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to influence and achieve results through others.
• Strong creative and technical problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3 years of Customer Service Engineering experience with cryogenic system design and operation.
• 3 years of commercial sales experience.
• CAD proficiency.
• Experience with PSM RMP and process safety programs.
• Root Cause Analysis training and facilitation experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 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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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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