Production Technician

Linde Gases US is seeking a skilled Production Technician to join our team in Camas, WA. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our cryogenic air separation plant, UHP Oxygen column, and PSA.

• Operate and maintain cryogenic production systems, gas purification systems, and gas analytical systems.
• Perform plant shutdowns and start-ups using approved procedures.
• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and rebuilding industrial instruments.
• Propose and execute projects to improve equipment availability and reliability.
• Read and maintain P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot electrical infrastructure and equipment.
• Coordinate scheduling of planned or requested maintenance and procurement of materials.
• Complete and disposition maintenance and QC records and production reports.
• Perform LOTO, complete HWPs, and safely permit maintenance work.
• Maintain security and orderliness.
• Participate or lead required meetings and activities.
• Follow lone worker requirements.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System to execute, document, and continuously improve preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.
• Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process condition monitoring data.
• Maintain spares inventory and raise needs to management or procure as required.
• Follow all work instructions and annotate with feedback as necessary.
• Communicate and collaborate with customer, management, and sales on operational issues.
• Complete all required training activities according to schedule and meet annual performance goals.
• Respond tactfully, timely, and effectively to customer feedback and requests.
• Commit to achieving individual and team goals and encourage colleagues to do the same.

• Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends, holidays, and call-ins as required.