Field Service Technician

Position Overview Linde is seeking a motivated and experienced Onsite Service Technician responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of oxygen and nitrogen production plants located on customer sites in Mojave and Bakersfield, CA. This position is responsible for meeting plant performance goals and expectations, which include such categories as preventive & predictive maintenance, troubleshooting & repair, process operation, site upkeep & organization, customer billing, and administrative work. To be successful in this role, an individual must be ambitious, organized, and self-driven; having independent decision‑making skills and the ability to develop conceptual solutions to complex operational issues is critical. This opportunity welcomes those who are committed to excellence, disciplined, eager to learn, and thrive in a challenging, dynamic, and rewarding work environment. Requirements Maintain safety, quality, operations, and compliance activities at each assigned plant location. Perform preventive & predictive maintenance activities and calibrations on a variety of industrial plant equipment. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve plant operational issues. Manage site operations with minimal supervision to meet contract production specifications, plant onstream reliability goals, and administrative requirements. Plan plant maintenance outages/turnarounds. Organize resources needed to support maintenance work and compliance audits. Read and interpret process & instrumentation diagrams and schematic wiring diagrams. Complete self‑guided training assignments and activities to advance comprehension of the position’s responsibilities. Manage plant maintenance budget and complete monthly customer billing activities. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized facility. Drive a service truck up to 2 or 3 hours per day and up to 8 hours on occasion. Occasionally travel for operations support and training purposes. Occasionally assist in the training and development of new employees. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a technical field preferred. Experience in air separation plant technology, compressors, pumps, motors, valves, and/or process & manufacturing operations is preferred. Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting aptitude required. Background in instrumentation, including the ability to measure, control, and analyze variables using specialized mechanical or electronic devices. Must be on call during weekdays and for weekends (weekends are paid); coverage rotates among area personnel. Must occasionally travel, at times overnight, for operations support activities and training. Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 75 pounds. 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. Salary Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $75,000 - $90,000. 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! Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr