Mechanical Specialist

Job title: Mechanical Specialist

About the Role You will ensure safe and reliable operations of mechanical and rotating equipment across Air Separation, CO₂, and Hydrogen production facilities. You will serve as regional mechanical reliability specialist supporting the Pittsburg, CA facility and multiple West-region production sites. This role involves combined office and field work with approximately 30% travel and required off-hours accessibility.

What You'll Do

• Ensure safe and reliable operations of mechanical and rotating equipment across Air Separation, CO₂, and Hydrogen production facilities.
• Plan and perform major mechanical work including installation, maintenance, overhauls, inspections, and corrective/preventive/predictive tasks.
• Maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment including centrifugal, reciprocating, and screw compressors; centrifugal and positive‑displacement pumps; turbines; synchronous and induction motors; and high‑speed gearboxes.
• Maintain and troubleshoot process equipment including heat exchangers, cryogenic interchangers, chillers, cooling towers, and piping systems.
• Provide on‑site or remote technical support to regional facilities for mechanical and rotating equipment issues.
• Assist with turnaround planning and mechanical cost estimation for regional assets.
• Identify and resolve chronic mechanical issues and eliminate recurring equipment failures; support root cause analysis for major mechanical failures and implement corrective actions.
• Address high‑impact mechanical issues with urgency and technical accuracy.
• Serve as regional mechanical reliability specialist supporting the Pittsburg, CA facility and multiple West‑region production sites.
• Perform combined office and field work with approximately 30% domestic travel and required off‑hours accessibility.
• Work in varied field conditions including accessing elevated equipment via ladders, scaffolding, man‑lifts, and crane baskets.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of five (5) years of mechanical/rotating equipment maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing mechanical / rotating systems including compressors, turbines, blowers, and heat exchangers.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance for industrial mechanical and rotating equipment.
• Ability to use precision measurement tools and perform precision alignment on multi‑train equipment.
• Ability to work independently and within technical teams to complete maintenance and reliability tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple technical tasks with minimal supervision and maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Proficiency with computers and standard software including MS Office, email, and related applications.
• Experience using CMMS systems for work orders, asset history, and maintenance planning.

Nice to Have

• Optional/preferred qualifications (only if mentioned)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range USD 93,150 to USD 136,620 per year.
• Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package, including 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.