Job Overview:

Linde Gases US, a division of Linde, is currently seeking an Electrical Field Service Technician/Engineer, this position will be based out of the Linde Air Separation facility located in East Chicago, IN. This hands-on position reports to the Electrical Reliability Manager and will work with the Regional Reliability Team to achieve strategic reliability goals within the region.

Primary responsibilities:

The Electrical Field Service Technician/Engineer will be responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of preventive/predictive programs and corrective maintenance solutions for electrical systems and equipment in multiple facilities. This person will be expected to work independently and make technical decisions and recommendations in the field.

Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical distribution systems and equipment includingSubstations, Breakers, Switchgear, MCCs, Protective Relay systems, Battery and UPS systems and Transformers with voltages up to 138kV.Induction and synchronous motors up to 40,000 hp and 15,000 volts.Plan, schedule, coordinate, lead and perform preventive corrective maintenance based on established procedures.Plan, schedule, coordinate, lead and perform predictive maintenance - such as IR Thermography, Transformer Oil Analysis, Partial Discharge Analysis and Power Quality Analysis.

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires approximately 20% out of town travel domestically. Accessibility during off-hours is required. Employee will be required to work in all weather conditions and must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts and crane baskets.