Job Overview:

Linde Gases US (LGUS) is seeking qualified applicants for our Lead Maintenance Technician role. The site Lead Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day corrective preventive mechanical maintenance of the LaPorte, TX site. Implements safety programs, helps meet fixed and variable cost commitments, participates in reliability programs, and complies with quality system as well as governmental regulations as required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Maximize equipment reliability to avoid unscheduled shutdowns resulting in interruption of supply to customers.Use a wide variety of hand, power, and machine tools to troubleshoot and repair various mechanical equipment and systems.Follow SMP/SOPs within an ISO/QA/PSM/RMP site.Disassemble/assemble rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, etc. to repair/replace bearings, gears, seals, structural components, and the like.Read and understand blueprints.Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and mechanical systems.Safely troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all rotating equipment and associated mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, boiler systems, valves, and ability to perform equipment alignments.Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), plan and execute maintenance activities including procurement of parts, supervision of maintenance tasks, and completion of all follow-ups required documentation.Repairs of mechanical piping systems including threaded and welded pipe systems.Complete and document maintenance activities associated with predictive and corrective maintenance activities.Operate forklifts and man-lifts.Drive improvements in productive and cost savings.Effectively communicating with technicians, plant manager, plant engineers, and other support groups.Working extended hours and/or weekends/holidays may be required.On call availability. Must carry cell company cell phone for immediate availability/questions.