Plant Operator

LI-DH1You will ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Long Beach and El Segundo CO2 plants, working in a team environment to set priorities and complete activities with minimal supervisionUnderstand and follow Permit to Work and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) principles, safe work permit processes, policies, and procedures while complying with all government and Linde environmental permits, regulations, and policiesSupport both the Long Beach and El Segundo CO2 facilities as part of this full-time Southern California positionAnd you will assist with the training and development of new employees and complete all assigned LMS training modules and OJT within established timelinesUnderstand Production KPIs and work toward achieving established goalsUnderstand the theoretical aspects of the process and adjust controls to achieve desired flows, pressures, and purities while understanding P&IDs and control loop input-output logicEnsure customer quality requirements are met for all products and maintain the Quality ProgramFurther, you will monitor equipment efficiency, including cooler approaches, water temperature rise, and unit efficiency, and conduct cooling tower water tests, making necessary adjustments to maintain proper controlUnderstand and follow all SMPs, SOPs, COPs, OSSs, Operations Alerts, and Technical BulletinsUnderstand and resolve fill zone issues where required and understand analyzer operating parameters for calibrations and troubleshooting, including reference gas flows and product gas flowsConduct daily plant rounds and maintain building, grounds, and equipmentAnd you will monitor and communicate contractor activities in applicable areas when requiredPerform other duties as assigned by management . Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Linde Inc.
Plant Operator
Carson, CA, United States | req33621
What you will enjoy doing*

• You will ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Long Beach and El Segundo CO2 plants, working in a team environment to set priorities and complete activities with minimal supervision
• Understand and follow Permit to Work and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) principles, safe work permit processes, policies, and procedures while complying with all government and Linde environmental permits, regulations, and policies
• Support both the Long Beach and El Segundo CO2 facilities as part of this full-time Southern California position
• And you will assist with the training and development of new employees and complete all assigned LMS training modules and OJT within established timelines
• Understand Production KPIs and work toward achieving established goals
• Understand the theoretical aspects of the process and adjust controls to achieve desired flows, pressures, and purities while understanding P&IDs and control loop input-output logic
• Ensure customer quality requirements are met for all products and maintain the Quality Program
• Further, you will monitor equipment efficiency, including cooler approaches, water temperature rise, and unit efficiency, and conduct cooling tower water tests, making necessary adjustments to maintain proper control
• Understand and follow all SMPs, SOPs, COPs, OSSs, Operations Alerts, and Technical Bulletins
• Understand and resolve fill zone issues where required and understand analyzer operating parameters for calibrations and troubleshooting, including reference gas flows and product gas flows
• Conduct daily plant rounds and maintain building, grounds, and equipment
• And you will monitor and communicate contractor activities in applicable areas when required
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

What makes you great

• You have a High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in applied sciences or equivalent apprenticeship preferred
• Previous experience in a continuous chemical operations environment
• Self-motivated and able to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Relevant computer and technical skills
• You have ability to work overtime and weekends as required
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Current and valid driver's license
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, working in tight and enclosed spaces, and wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Why you will love working with us
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 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, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $61,669 - $90,448
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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
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.

Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.
#LI-DH1You will ensure the safe and reliable operation of the Long Beach and El Segundo CO2 plants, working in a team environment to set priorities and complete activities with minimal supervisionUnderstand and follow Permit to Work and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) principles, safe work permit processes, policies, and procedures while complying with all government and Linde environmental permits, regulations, and policiesSupport both the Long Beach and El Segundo CO2 facilities as part of this full-time Southern California positionAnd you will assist with the training and development of new employees and complete all assigned LMS training modules and OJT within established timelinesUnderstand Production KPIs and work toward achieving established goalsUnderstand the theoretical aspects of the process and adjust controls to achieve desired flows, pressures, and purities while understanding P&IDs and control loop input-output logicEnsure customer quality requirements are met for all products and maintain the Quality ProgramFurther, you will monitor equipment efficiency, including cooler approaches, water temperature rise, and unit efficiency, and conduct cooling tower water tests, making necessary adjustments to maintain proper controlUnderstand and follow all SMPs, SOPs, COPs, OSSs, Operations Alerts, and Technical BulletinsUnderstand and resolve fill zone issues where required and understand analyzer operating parameters for calibrations and troubleshooting, including reference gas flows and product gas flowsConduct daily plant rounds and maintain building, grounds, and equipmentAnd you will monitor and communicate contractor activities in applicable areas when requiredPerform other duties as assigned by management