Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Overview:

Linde is currently seeking a Lead Mechanical Technician for our newly constructed industrial gas facility in Nederland, TX. This hands-on leadership role reports to the Site Maintenance Manager and works closely with stakeholders to achieve plant reliability goals. The Lead Technician will validate incoming mechanical work requests from Operations, formalize scopes, and either perform the work or assign it to other Maintenance Team members. This position also tracks team performance metrics and supports training initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Administrative & Reporting:

• Maintain operating and maintenance history for all equipment using manual and digital tools.
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as Hexagon work requests, work orders, service reports, and equipment repair records in accordance with Linde CMMS systems.
• Monitor mechanical documentation performance and report on work order closure rates, schedule breaks, policy compliance, and backlog.
• Facilitate and assist training on Hexagon systems for site staff, including Operations.
• Schedule and direct team and contractor activities in all related disciplines.

Technical Duties:

• Perform skilled mechanical/millwright duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and modify mechanical equipment and facilities.
• Use a wide variety of hand, power, and machine tools to perform assignments.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, including disassembly and replacement of bearings, gears, and structural components.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on rotating equipment and mechanical systems.
• Safely troubleshoot, repair, and maintain compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, boiler systems, valves, and perform equipment alignments.
• Complete repairs of mechanical tank and piping systems including threaded, flanged, and welded systems.
• Plan and execute maintenance tasks and ensure all follow-up documentation is complete.
• Perform elevated work using ladders, stairways, scaffolding, and man-lifts; operate vehicles, forklifts, and other material handling equipment.

Key Skills:

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Rotating equipment maintenance (compressors, pumps, fans)
• Boiler systems and valve maintenance
• Mechanical piping systems (threaded, flanged, and welded)
• Equipment alignment and preventive/predictive maintenance
• CMMS proficiency (Hexagon, SAP, or Maximo)
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Spare parts inventory management
• Safety and regulatory compliance
• MS Office and standard software proficiency

Soft Skills:

• Leadership & Team Coordination
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative
• Training & Mentorship
• Customer Focus
• Time Management
• Safety Mindset

Qualifications:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent technical training.
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in an industrial production environment.
• Journeyman Millwright/Machinist experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret equipment drawings.
• Proven understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes.
• Experience with CMMS systems (Hexagon, SAP, or Maximo).
• Proficiency in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, Email).
• On-call availability required for 24/7 operations.
• Willingness to support turnarounds at other facilities including Sulphur, West Lake, and Port Arthur.

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.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

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.

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