Pressure Systems Engineer

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a Pressure Systems Engineer to provide program support and technical guidance to Linde Gas US plants. The pressure systems engineer will collaborate with the Mechanical Integrity team, Reliability Engineers, plant personnel and the capital projects team to support fixed equipment analysis, repairs, and upgrades. This position will report to the LGUS MI Manager and can be located in Deer Park, TX, The Woodlands, TX, Geismar, LA, Tonawanda, NY, or Whiting, IN.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for fixed equipment activities throughout the fleet.

• Work closely with the Mechanical Integrity team to assess inspection findings, develop repair plans, and identify root causes to eliminate repetitive failures.

• Stay updated on applicable industry standards to ensure Linde facilities are aligned with requirements. Revise internal standards and policies as needed to ensure compliance.

• Provide engineering support to facilities to close gaps in PSI information and management systems. This includes performing engineering calculations or interfacing with other technical resources to secure required documentation of PSI.

• Complete calculations for PSA vessel fatigue cracking inspection, reformer tube creep, and torque for specialty flanges.

• Support fixed equipment upgrades by managing small capital projects and/or providing technical expertise to Project Managers.

• Review PSV test reports and recommend interval adjustments as needed based on results.

• Assist as needed during fixed equipment MI inspections and corrective action execution.

• Identify fixed equipment bad actors and chronic damage mechanisms and develop strategies to resolve.

• Lead or assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for fixed equipment failures.

Qualifications:

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires approximately 25% travel domestically.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred and 10 years' experience as a fixed equipment technical resource in a PSM regulated facility.

• API 510 and 570 certifications are a plus.

• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as to lead and participate on cross-functional teams

• Able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.

• Understand the multi-disciplinary aspects of corrosion & materials selection

• Familiarity and experience with most engineering materials (metals & non-metals)

• Experience with most common NDE and NDT technologies and applications

• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel (Section VIII), Piping Codes (B31.3), API 510, API 570, API 653, etc.

• Experience with industrial metallurgical coating systems and corrosion mitigation techniques including cathodic protection, insulation, coating systems.

• Reformer and refractory-lined equipment experience is a plus.

• Experience working within or supporting OSHA PSM-regulated facilities or processes, and knowledge of how mechanical integrity program elements apply to fixed equipment.

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.

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. To learn more, visit About Linde.

We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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.

Pay Range: 106,575 - 156,310