Lead Operations Technician

req32268 | River Rouge, MI, United States

About the role

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 help sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Our industrial gases and technologies enable space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing, life-saving medical oxygen, clean hydrogen production, and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We also deliver state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements, and emissions reductions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a cryogenic air separation plant to ensure reliable and efficient performance.
• Perform and facilitate maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs that uphold plant safety and equipment integrity.
• Monitor process performance and adjust operational parameters to maintain reliability, quality, and efficiency.
• Adhere to company, customer, and regulatory safety work policies while reporting all incidents promptly.
• Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process condition data to strengthen proactive maintenance decisions.
• Oversee contractors performing routine and non-routine work to ensure safety compliance and quality execution.
• Execute lock-out tag-out procedures and recommend improvements that enhance process availability and overall reliability.

Requirements

• Experience operating production processes and systems in an industrial environment with a strong commitment to safety.
• Proficiency in mechanical equipment, electrical systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Familiarity with control systems and HMI platforms, including Wonderware, Rockwell, and Siemens.
• Ability to read and revise engineering drawings, including P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical information effectively.
• Experience safely operating forklifts, cranes, and aerial work platforms in accordance with established procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook for documentation, reporting, and data management.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.
• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) matching and pension benefits.
• Employee discount program.
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth.

Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.