Entry Level Engineer – Leadership Technical Orientation Program; LTOP
Job Description
Position Overview
Position: Entry Level Engineer – Leadership Technical Orientation Program (LTOP)
Location: La Porte, TX
The Linde Leadership and Technical Orientation Program (LTOP) is sponsored by Linde’s United States Bulk and On-Site unit. It provides 52 weeks of training in a structured curriculum designed to give broad exposure to all aspects of plant operations with limited exposure to the broader organization. The curriculum includes operations training with an opportunity for technical cross-training.
The LTOP is a mentored program, with each participant assigned a sponsor, and is designed for individuals with engineering/technical degrees who want to leverage a management career within the organization. Specific areas of study include product line processes (air separation, hydrogen, hydrogen–carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases and standard plants); safety, health and environmental programs; and distribution, logistics, and customer service. Operations support functions are also covered.
LTOP engineers are expected to become actively involved at their training sites by supporting daily operations. Activities may include plant startups or shutdowns, maintenance, project planning and execution, training, problem solving, safety program execution, customer interface, personnel management, efficiency monitoring, product shipping, scheduling/planning, and more.
Estimated start date:
LTOP program will be on or around July 1, 2026.You will be assigned to a plant location that minimizes the need for future relocation and must be willing to relocate within the U.S. if needed. Some travel is required to selected locations across the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Operation of the plant using the control system and physical equipment in the field such as motors, compressors, pumps, instrumentation, and various utilities (electrical, water, steam, and instrument gas).
- Assessing the efficiency and operating capability of plant equipment related to energy consumption.
- Making changes to operating modes or equipment to optimize efficiency.
- Troubleshooting plant process and equipment problems and implementing solutions.
- Utilizing control systems and advanced controls technology to optimize plant performance.
- Training operators in safety and plant operations.
- Providing supervision of plant personnel or drivers as assigned by facility management.
- Monitoring compliance with internal Quality Assurance program requirements and initiating corrective actions for non-conformance.
- Executing various aspects of the Linde Safety Program including training, documentation, inspections, and correction of deficiencies.
- Monitoring plant and distribution costs to ensure alignment with budgets and targets for improvement.
- Assisting plant operations and distribution personnel with day-to-day tasks such as operating the plant, taking readings, conducting inspections, starting/stopping equipment, filling product vehicles, and performing Quality Assurance tests.
- Executing projects in accordance with budgets, standards, and operating schedules, including participation in technical sales and business development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Must have a B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Strong technical skill sets.
- Positive attitude, willingness to adapt to changing situations, strong communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across departments.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and deliver results.
- Detail-oriented with perseverance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel to assigned facilities as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) out of 4.0 is highly desirable.
- 0 - 3 years of experience.
- Prior internship or co-op experience.