2027 Entry Level Chemical Engineer – Leadership Technical Orientation Program (LTOP)

About the role

Linde Inc. 2027 Entry Level Chemical Engineer – Leadership Technical Orientation Program (LTOP) located in Freeport, TX, United States. The program is a fifty‑two‑week structured curriculum designed to give broad exposure to plant operations across multiple product lines including air separation, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases, and standard plants. Estimated start date is on or around July 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the fifty‑two‑week structured curriculum.
• Engage in hands‑on operational activities such as start‑ups, shutdowns, maintenance, project planning, training, troubleshooting, safety program execution, and daily plant support.
• Operate process equipment both through the control system and in the field including motors, compressors, pumps, instrumentation, and utilities such as electrical, water, steam, and instrument gas.
• Take responsibility for monitoring efficiency, assessing energy consumption, optimizing operating modes, and implementing changes to improve overall plant performance.
• Support quality assurance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, assist distribution and operations personnel, and execute projects consistent with budgets and operating schedules.
• Collaborate with process engineering, project engineering, controls, maintenance, reliability, safety, and operations teams while gaining mentored leadership development throughout the program.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (strongly preferred).
• Zero to three years of experience supported by internship or cooperative education roles that demonstrate strong technical capability.

Skills

• Effective communication and ability to build productive cross‑functional relationships.
• Adapt quickly to shifting operational needs.
• Manage multiple priorities, solve problems independently, and drive tasks to completion with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Apply analytical skills to technical and operational challenges.
• Willing and able to travel up to twenty‑five percent to assigned plant sites and training locations.
• Open to relocation as required for program assignments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) matching.
• Pension benefits.
• Employee discount program.
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth.
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.