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Job Overview:

Linde is seeking a skilled and motivated Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician to support critical safety systems, ensure operational reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong instrument and analytical abilities, technical expertise, selfmotivation, and a commitment to safe, highquality work. This role requires both field and office work and may include overtime, holidays, afterhours responsibilities, and regional support for major maintenance activities.

Responsibilities:

Instrumentation & Electrical Maintenance:

• Perform calibration, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
• Conduct maintenance and minor repair of lowvoltage electrical systems (600 VAC and below).

• Troubleshoot and maintain plant automation equipment, including: analog and digital process control instrumentation, and area atmospheric monitoring equipment.

• Diagnose issues using control logic diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs, and related engineering documentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motor control systems, pneumatic controls, and control valves.
• Execute startup / shutdown activities and assist with process equipment operations.

Analytical & Process Equipment Support:

• Perform calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of process analytical equipment, which may include:
  • Thermal Conductivity analyzers
  • Gas Chromatographs
  • Electrolytic process analyzers
  • Mass spectrometry analyzers
  • Hands on knowledge with Servomex, Tiger Optics, Orthodyne, Siemens, Teledyne. - preferred
• Apply knowledge of gas analyzer selector manifolds and gas calibration standards.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contribute to updating, improving calibration practices
• Maintain, review and redline P&ID drawings.
• Use analytical skills to evaluate diagnostic data, equipment performance trends, and failure modes.

Technical Documentation & Administrative Duties:

• Maintain detailed operating and maintenance histories for all assigned equipment.
• Prepare and manage documentation including EAM/ProCal work orders, service reports, calibration records, and associated CMMS entries.
• Document repair history for predictive maintenance (PdM) instrumentation.
• Ensure proper spare parts availability and initiate replenishment when needed.

Safety, Compliance & Team Support:

• Maintain high standards of personal safety and environmental awareness.
• Adhere to Linde safety procedures and regulatory requirements during all activities.
• Instruct contractors on safety rules and maintain oversight to ensure compliance.
• Work collaboratively within a team environment and support regional facilities during projects, turnarounds, and maintenance events.
• Safely climb ladders, stairways, and use manlifts to access elevated instrumentation and valves.

Key Analytical & Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical problemsolving skills, with the ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Proficiency in identifying abnormal operating conditions using instrument trends, alarm logs, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to evaluate calibration results, troubleshoot measurement inaccuracies, and validate analyzer performance.
• Understanding of measurement principles for: pressure, flow, level, temperature, gas concentrations, and electrical signals.
• Ability to apply rootcause analysis (RCA) techniques for recurring instrumentation and electrical issues.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5 years related experience in process control instrumentation.
• Proficiency with a variety of I/E hand tools meters, instrument calibration equipment etc.
• Working knowledge of electricity, electrical systems and motors.
• Can read and understand P&ID's and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates in Applied Sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred

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 www.linde.com.

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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