Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2020 sales of $27 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.
The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
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Program:
The Linde Leadership and Technical Orientation Program (LTOP) is a program that is sponsored by Linde's United States Bulk and On Site unit. The program has a class of engineers that go through 52 weeks of training in a structured curriculum that is designed to give a very broad exposure to all aspects of plant operations with limited exposure to the the broader Linde organization. The curriculum contains training common to operations with an opportunity for technical cross training. The LTOP is a mentored program, with each participant assigned a sponsor, and is specifically designed for those desiring to use an engineering/technical degree to leverage a management career and grow within the organization.
Specific areas of operations that you will be required to study include all of the various product line processes (air separation, hydrogen, hydrogen-carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases and standard plants); safety, health and environmental; distribution, logistics and customer service. Operations support functions will be covered as well.
LTOP engineers will be expected to become actively involved in many aspects of their assigned training sites' activities and support their daily operations. These 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 and scheduling/planning. Specific activities that will be performed by the engineer are related to the day-to-day operation of the plant and include but is not limited to the following:
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 specifically as it relates to energy consumption
making changes to operating modes or to equipment to optimize efficiency
troubleshooting plant process and equipment problems and implementing solutions
utilizing control systems and high level advanced controls technology to optimize plant performance
training operators in the areas of safety and plant operations
providing some supervision of plant personnel or drivers as assigned by facility management
monitoring compliance with internal Quality Assurance program requirements and initiating actions to correct non-conformance as appropriate
executing various aspects of the Linde Safety Program including training, documentation, inspections and correction of deficiencies
monitoring plant and distribution costs for alignment with budgets and targets for improvement
assisting plant operations and distribution personnel with day to day work activities as required such as operating the plant, taking readings, doing inspections, starting and stopping equipment, filling product vehicles and performing Quality Assurance tests
executing projects in the plant in accordance to budgets, standards and facility operating schedules
participating in technical sales and business development activities
Estimated start date for the 2022-2023 LTOP program will be on or around July 1, 2022.
Locations:
You will be assigned to a plant location that minimizes the need for future relocation and must be willing to relocate for this program within the U.S if the need arises. The incumbents will be assigned to the following locations: LaPorte, TX, Ecorse, MI, Wilmington, CA, Camden SC, Hatfield, PA, Delaware City, DE
Some travel is required to selected locations in the US in order to complete assignments, participate in project activities, or for group and individual training.
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. To learn more, visit About Linde.
We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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.
Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering with 0 - 2 years of experience (internship or co-op experience highly desirable.)
The LTOP Engineer Candidate should have a BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Electrical Engineers with an interest in control systems or power generation and distribution will be considered.
The qualified candidate will meet the following criteria:
A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) out of 4.0 is highly desirable.
Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
Must be able and willing to adapt to a work schedule that coincides with plant operational needs and travel to facilities within the region, and also make occasional trips to other domestic regions and office locations (approx. 30-40% travel.)
Must be able and willing to perform the following:
climb ladders and steps on multi-story process platforms.
collect process data at elevated levels on permanent and temporary structures such as scaffolds.
spend time outdoors at any time of the year to supervise field activities lasting days.
