Valve Specialist

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Deer Park
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:Linde LGUS is currently seeking a Control Valve Specialist that will be based at our Deer Park, TX, Whiting, IN, Geismar, LA, or Buffalo, NY location. This position will report to the HYCO South Maintenance/TAR Manager and will work with the Maintenance organization to support the safe & reliable operation of our facilities.Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain documentation such as EAM/Procal work orders, service reports and equipment calibration records as required by standards and procedures.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot, remove, and install valves and other equipment per applicable codes and standards per manufacturer and/or Linde requirements.
• Perform calibration of measurement equipment in accordance with internal quality procedures.
• Fits, aligns, calibrates, and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements.
• Project Management duties for large valve/PSA projects. (budgeting, manpower loading, securing funding).
• Schedule and perform activities related to the operation and maintenance of pneumatics/instrumentation, on control valves.
• Support and improve PM program for valve fleet including high cycle control valves, critical control valves, specialty service valves.
• Support of startup / shutdown and operations of process plant equipment
• Ensure spare parts are available or replaced when used/installed.
• Use RCA methodology on failures and support plant reviews.
• Prepare and execute projects to improve facility availability and reliability.
• Maintain a high degree of personal safety and environmental awareness at all times.
• Required to climb ladders, stairways and operate man-lifts for elevated instrumentation and control valve maintenance.
• Schedule and Direct contractor activities in all related areas covered above when required.
• Work with Engineering to support specification improvements, critical vendor qualification, QA/QC, RCA support for new and existing locations within LGUS.This position requires a combination of office work and field work including travel within the U.S. The Specialist will support the operation of our facilities to ensure they are maintained in a safe, reliable and environmentally friendly manner. The job occasionally requires overtime and callouts on weekend, nights and holidays. Employee must be able to access elevated equipment via ladders, scaffolding and man-lifts. Position also requires providing turnaround support within the U.S. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed to Maintain working relationships with maintenance and operations personnel in a team environment.Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in automated/manual valve maintenance and repair.
  • Completion of a formal apprenticeship program or equivalent combination of 10+ years of work experience and technical training required.
  • Proven understanding of regulatory and industrial standards and codes
  • Proven understanding of control and instrumentation systems in industrial environment.
  • Proven experience in computers and standard software packages (MS Office, E-Mail etc.).
  • Knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance of Industrial equipment.Desired Qualifications:
    • Associate Degree from a technical school
    • At least 3+ years of Industrial Gas Operations experience
    • Proven experience in CMMS systems such as ProCal and Infor EAM (SAP, Maximo etc.)About Linde:Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 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.For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.
      • We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
      • 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.
      • 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 thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.Pay commensurate with experience.

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