Maintenance Technician

Company: Praxair-PDI
Location: Durham
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Linde plc. is a leading industrial gas company in North and South America and one of the largest worldwide. Linde produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Our products, services--and technologies are making our planet more productive by bringing efficiency and environmental benefits to a wide variety of industries, including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, primary metals--and many others. For more information about the company, please visit our website at www.praxair.com.Linde Gases North America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team located in Research Triangle Park, NC.The primary focus of the Maintenance Technician is to maintain facilities, process equipment, and support systems within Electronics and Premium Products plants.Maintenance Technician* Maintain plant equipment and facilities to support 24X7 manufacturing operations.* Troubleshoot problems in mechanical systems throughout the plant.* Repair/replace mechanical components that have been compromised within a given system.* Promptly complete all preventive and predictive maintenance activities that are scheduled.* Prepare job plans in Maximo for all planned maintenance activities* Comply with all LOTO/HWP requirements as well as become a certified HWP issuer.* Routinely enter all Maintenance required data into the maintenance management software (Maximo system) in order to keep system current.* Monitor the performance of mechanical contractors contracted to perform work that exceeds the capabilities or expertise of the maintenance team at the plant. Ensure that all internal Linde safety requirements are adhered to by the contractors.* Must be able to perform all routine maintenance activities (including maintenance scheduling [Maximo], spare parts inventory control, process shutdowns, and production staff interaction) with only occasional management/engineering support.* Root cause analysis and continuous improvement approach to maintenance practices, supporting long term improved system/process performance.* Actively participate in the training and development of less experience Maintenance Technicians and Process Technicians.* Other duties as assigned Job Requirements:* High School Degree, an AS degree or equivalent, plus depth of experience to be a key contributor (10+ years of experience).--Relevant maintenance and leadership experience (e.g. 15 years or more) may be substituted for AS degree on a case by case basis. * Must have demonstrated experience and ability to trouble shoot, repair, and maintain all of the following 1) mechanical systems, 2) electrical systems, and 3) gas/fluid/hydraulic systems.* Must be capable of routinely lifting a minimum of 50 lbs* Experience in a chemical manufacturing facility and an understanding of chemical process systems and basic chemistry is a significant plus* Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office required.* Welding experience, including high purity orbital welding, is highly desirable.* A Mechanical Maintenance Technician must have demonstrated expertise (and certification where applicable) in three or more of the following areas:o Abatement system control and maintenance,o Rotating equipment repair and maintenance,o High purity orbital welding/tube fittingo HVAC repair and maintenance,o Electrical equipment maintenanceo Predictive/preventive maintenance techniques and documentation with Computerized Maintenance Management System (e.g. Maximo)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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