Air Separation Plant Operator (Full Time) - Selkirk, MB

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 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 chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, 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, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team. 

Air Separation Plant Operator (Full Time) - Selkirk, MB

The function of this job is to operate the Air Separation Plant as per designated work processes, utilizing air separation/cryogenic process knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner.  You will be able to work in a novel team environment where individuals often set priorities and complete work activities with minimal supervision.  Successful candidates must be able to work 12 hour, rotating shifts.

Major responsibilities:

• Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures and practices to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Operate and field check process equipment, monitor process conditions, equipment and control systems.
• Utilize multiple and complex plant computer control systems.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines to maintain equipment reliability.
• Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline.
• Coach and train others on plant operations.

Education and Professional experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Power and Process Operations Certificate (SAIT) or an equivalent program completion OR at least 3-5 years of experience in a Process Operations role
• Must have 5th Class Power Engineering Certificate within 18 months of hire.
• Previous experience in a continuous chemical process environment is an asset.
• Must have good computer and technical skills in order to learn how to operate both manual and highly automated process equipment.
• Must have the ability to work 12-hour, rotating shifts.
• Must have the ability to understand, analyze, and resolve technical problems.
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Must have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license
• Must be able to meet the following physical demands of the job:
• Lift 25kg,
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Work in tight and closed spaces
• Be able to wear all required personal protective equipment

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, driver’s license and abstract review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #LI-SS1