Field Maintenance Technician

Linde Gas US10 months ago
St. Louis, MO, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Customer Service Maintenance Technician responsible for safely maintaining, servicing, and occasionally installing or removing various types of bulk liquid and gaseous cryogenic supply systems (Nitrogen, Argon, Helium, Oxygen, CO2, and Hydrogen). Field Territory: St. Louis, MO. Work Location: In person.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to service calls and perform supply system inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned accounts, ensuring continuous compliance with all company and industry safety policies.
  • Communicate professionally with counterparts, customers, vendors, and the Linde sales department.
  • Utilize tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet searches, smartphones, and tablet data entry devices.
  • Work a standard 8-hour day and be available on-call 24 hours (unless scheduled off), with day travel required using a Linde-issued service vehicle.
  • Operate a service vehicle with a clean driving record and demonstrate knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
  • Exhibit self-starter qualities, the ability to multitask, strong time management skills, and effective planning of work order priorities.
  • Attend training at the Linde National Training Center in East Chicago, Indiana (one-week college-level training with prerequisites).
  • Embody a team-player attitude and contribute to a robust safety culture with integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to read prints and understand P&ID’s, materials of construction, layout, and installation drawings.
  • Experience in instructing and supervising outside personnel, including crane, electrical, and mechanical contractors.
  • Electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Experience and knowledge of regulators, solenoids, check valves, various mechanical valves (manual and automatic/solenoid), gas analyzers, piping and fittings, pressure relief devices, and rupture discs.
  • Familiarity with various cryogenic storage vacuum systems, mixers, and vaporizers.
  • Ability to troubleshoot reciprocating and centrifugal pump systems, including analysis of pump electrical control panels.
  • Knowledge of pressure testing procedures and cleaning procedures for components in oxygen service.
  • Experience in maintaining a stock of necessary parts and supplies for the service vehicle.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • At least 3 years of experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Must be technology savvy and proficient in using the required software and devices.
  • Residence within the designated counties in MO or IL as specified in the job details.
  • Willingness to work on-call 24/7 after the training period.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation is competitive and comes with an outstanding benefits package.

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Required Skills

Use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Communication and coordination
Reading P&ID and technical drawings
Technical proficiency with smart devices and tablet data entry
Customer service
Maintenance and repair of mechanical systems
Preventative maintenance
Defensive driving
Safety compliance
Electrical troubleshooting