I&E Technician

Position Overview:

Linde is seeking a skilled and motivated Instrumentation Technician to join our team in Inver Grove Heights, MN. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our production facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving instrumentation systems across multiple processes. This position requires strong technical expertise, the ability to work independently, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial instrumentation including transmitters, PLCs, analyzers, meters, and control valves.
• Troubleshoot and maintain low-voltage electrical systems (<600V), including motors, UPS systems, breakers, and transformers.
• Understand and operate switchgear control systems; safely rack breakers in and out.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance plans.
• Support root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement long-term solutions.
• Read and update P&IDs and electrical schematics in accordance with SOPs, QA, and MOC policies.
• Identify and resolve chronic instrumentation issues and long-term reliability threats.
• Assist in planning and estimating instrumentation work for plant turnarounds.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and instrumentation systems.
• Train and mentor new and existing instrumentation personnel.
• Lead implementation and compliance of ProCal (instrument calibration/asset management software).
• Support FDA and cGMP validation activities for instrumentation systems.
• Analyze equipment performance data to ensure optimal efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical support to plant and contractor personnel, both on-site and remotely.

• Respond to high-impact issues with urgency and professionalism.
• Operate forklifts and man-lifts as needed.

• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Operate plant air separation processes as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

This role involves a mix of office and field work. Candidates must be comfortable working in various weather conditions and at elevated heights using ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, or crane baskets. On call rotation, occasional overtime, weekend, night, and holiday work is required. Up to 10% travel may be necessary to support regional facilities during outages or turnarounds.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience maintaining industrial instrumentation systems.
• Strong background in installation, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair of instrumentation.
• Solid understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with regulatory and industrial codes and standards.
• Experience with process control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with asset management systems such as Infor EAM and ProCal.

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.

Salary:

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $69,079 - $101,316.

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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