Entry Level Engineer - Leadership Technical Orientation Program (LTOP)

Position Overview

Location: La Porte, TX. The Linde Leadership and Technical Orientation Program (LTOP) is sponsored by Linde’s United States Bulk and On-Site unit. This program consists of 52 weeks of training in a structured curriculum designed to provide a broad exposure to plant operations, including product line processes (air separation, hydrogen, hydrogen-carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases, and standard plants), safety, health, environmental practices, distribution, logistics, and customer service. The curriculum also offers technical cross training and is a mentored program in which each participant is assigned a sponsor. It is specifically designed for individuals who wish to leverage their engineering/technical degree to grow into a management career. Estimated start date for the 2026-2027 LTOP program is on or around July 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the plant using control systems and physical equipment in the field such as motors, compressors, pumps, instrumentation, and various utilities (electrical, water, steam, and instrument gas).
• Assess the efficiency and operating capability of plant equipment, particularly in relation to energy consumption.
• Make changes to operating modes or equipment to optimize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot plant process and equipment problems and implement solutions.
• Utilize control systems and advanced controls technology to optimize plant performance.
• Train operators in areas of safety and plant operations.
• Provide supervision of plant personnel or drivers as assigned by facility management.
• Monitor compliance with internal Quality Assurance program requirements and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Execute aspects of the Linde Safety Program, including training, documentation, inspections, and deficiency corrections.
• Monitor plant and distribution costs to ensure alignment with budgets and targets for improvement.
• Assist plant operations and distribution personnel with daily activities such as operating the plant, taking readings, conducting inspections, controlling equipment, filling product vehicles, and performing Quality Assurance tests.
• Execute projects in accordance with budgets, standards, and facility operating schedules.
• Participate in technical sales and business development activities.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) out of 4.0 is highly desirable.
• 0 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Prior internship or co-op experience preferred.
• Must have very strong technical skill sets.
• Must have a positive attitude, be able to quickly adapt to changing situations, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across departments.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and participate on cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.
• Must be detail-oriented with a strong commitment to perseverance.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able and willing to travel to assigned facilities within the region and occasionally to other domestic locations (travel outside the region is normally not expected to exceed 25%).