Field Service Technician
Linde, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Job Summary
Linde is seeking qualified Field Service Technicians to support our air separation plants. The Linde Field Service Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of nitrogen producing plants. This role requires sound technical abilities in the primary on-site product lines, along with knowledge and abilities in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems. The Field Service Technician must demonstrate initiative in handling issues and will also be on call and required to respond as needed. Occasional overnight travel is expected with this position. This position will be based out of Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Scope
Employees in this role will solve field site issues, maintain, and operate the air separation plant, as well as have customer interaction on a variety of production plant types. The plants are located at customer sites and are typically less than an hour drive from the home location. The technician works with minimal supervision and has primary responsibility for their assigned locations. The employee develops conceptual solutions to moderately difficult, non-routine issues/problems and provides guidance on technical support for projects. Strong communication skills are required both written and verbal.
Reports To
Typically reports to a Team Lead or Operations Supervisor.
Principal Accountabilities
Maintain all safety, quality, and compliance activities at each plant location.
Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on a variety of process equipment including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, electrical controls systems and pneumatic control valves.
Manage own time to accomplish operations and maintenance tasks for assigned plants which includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and solving plant problems.
Coordinate contractors and resources, both internal and external to Linde to support the plant activities, audits, and all administrative requirements for the plant.
Maintain or improve plant efficiency.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Degree required.
Associate's degree in a technical field preferred
Experience
2 - 5 years of Operations experience highly desirable in many of the following fields:
Air separation or similar complex process control function
Instrumentation and control
General maintenance of industrial equipment
Compressors and compressor maintenance
Industrial Mechanical
Industrial Electrical or Electrician
Military Engineering fields
Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Gas Turbine Technicians, Boiler Technicians, Turret Mechanic, etc.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Skills And Abilities
Safety awareness and procedures
Safe driving
Trouble shooting and diagnostics
Maintenance and repairs
Process understanding, process control schematic interpretation
Computers, Microsoft applications, FIX 32, and process control computer systems, maintenance, and compliance documentation
Communications, both verbal and written
Quality controls, analyzers
Organization and time management
Self-directed learning
Planning and project management
Procurement processes
Working Conditions
Drive a service (pickup) truck up to 2 or 3 hours per day and up to 8 hours on occasion.
Perform office work requiring sitting at the computer and other administration duties 1 or 2 hours per day.
Walking on flat or uneven surfaces and in areas of crushed stone is done on a daily basis.
Bending, stooping, and working from just above the ground to 6-foot elevation.
Use of stairs and ladders for elevated work.
Lifting 5 to 15 lb. loads daily; 15 to 45 lb. loads intermittently; over 45 to 75 lbs occasionally.
Upper body work activities, including using wrenches, hammers, and similar tools.
Use of power tools such as drills.
Use of fingers/fine manipulation (such as instrumentation calibration).
On Call, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Must carry company cell phone and laptop for immediate availability.
Accommodations can be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions.
About Linde
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 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.
Salary
Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $57,225 - $83,930.
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.
Primary Location
Minnesota-Minnesota
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing
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Linde is seeking qualified Field Service Technicians to support our air separation plants. The Linde Field Service Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of nitrogen producing plants. This role requires sound technical abilities in the primary on-site product lines, along with knowledge and abilities in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems. The Field Service Technician must demonstrate initiative in handling issues and will also be on call and required to respond as needed. Occasional overnight travel is expected with this position. This position will be based out of Inver Grove Heights, MN.
Scope
Employees in this role will solve field site issues, maintain, and operate the air separation plant, as well as have customer interaction on a variety of production plant types. The plants are located at customer sites and are typically less than an hour drive from the home location. The technician works with minimal supervision and has primary responsibility for their assigned locations. The employee develops conceptual solutions to moderately difficult, non-routine issues/problems and provides guidance on technical support for projects. Strong communication skills are required both written and verbal.
Reports To
Typically reports to a Team Lead or Operations Supervisor.
Principal Accountabilities
Maintain all safety, quality, and compliance activities at each plant location.
Perform routine maintenance and calibrations on a variety of process equipment including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, gas analyzers, electrical controls systems and pneumatic control valves.
Manage own time to accomplish operations and maintenance tasks for assigned plants which includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and solving plant problems.
Coordinate contractors and resources, both internal and external to Linde to support the plant activities, audits, and all administrative requirements for the plant.
Maintain or improve plant efficiency.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Degree required.
Associate's degree in a technical field preferred
Experience
2 - 5 years of Operations experience highly desirable in many of the following fields:
Air separation or similar complex process control function
Instrumentation and control
General maintenance of industrial equipment
Compressors and compressor maintenance
Industrial Mechanical
Industrial Electrical or Electrician
Military Engineering fields
Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Gas Turbine Technicians, Boiler Technicians, Turret Mechanic, etc.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Skills And Abilities
Safety awareness and procedures
Safe driving
Trouble shooting and diagnostics
Maintenance and repairs
Process understanding, process control schematic interpretation
Computers, Microsoft applications, FIX 32, and process control computer systems, maintenance, and compliance documentation
Communications, both verbal and written
Quality controls, analyzers
Organization and time management
Self-directed learning
Planning and project management
Procurement processes
Working Conditions
Drive a service (pickup) truck up to 2 or 3 hours per day and up to 8 hours on occasion.
Perform office work requiring sitting at the computer and other administration duties 1 or 2 hours per day.
Walking on flat or uneven surfaces and in areas of crushed stone is done on a daily basis.
Bending, stooping, and working from just above the ground to 6-foot elevation.
Use of stairs and ladders for elevated work.
Lifting 5 to 15 lb. loads daily; 15 to 45 lb. loads intermittently; over 45 to 75 lbs occasionally.
Upper body work activities, including using wrenches, hammers, and similar tools.
Use of power tools such as drills.
Use of fingers/fine manipulation (such as instrumentation calibration).
On Call, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Must carry company cell phone and laptop for immediate availability.
Accommodations can be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions.
About Linde
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 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.
Salary
Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $57,225 - $83,930.
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.
Primary Location
Minnesota-Minnesota
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing
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