The company was formed by the 2018 merger of Linde AG of Germany (founded in 1879) and Praxair (founded in 1907 as Linde Air Products Company) of the United States. The resulting holding company was incorporated in Ireland, with principal executive offices in Guildford, UK.
Territory Manager, Healthcare (Full Time) – Brantford, ON
Territory Manager (Full Time) – Brantford, ON
The Territory Manager identifies and develops sales opportunities by visiting key (targeted) physicians and referral sources to promote the company’s products and services, conduct product training, participate in conferences and meetings. The Territory Manager may also be responsible for the initiation of prescribed therapy in the Medigas office, or the client home including assessment, education, documentation, and follow-up to ensure equipment performance and client compliance.
Key Accountabilities
- Identify and develop sales opportunities by visiting key physicians and referral sources to promote the company’s products and services
- Conduct respiratory equipment in-service training with various community partners
- Collaborate with internal/external partners to achieve sales targets
- Initiate and monitor of prescribed respiratory therapy in clients’ homes including assessments, education, documentation and follow up to ensure equipment performance and client compliance with therapy
- Delivery and exchange of equipment in client’s homes may include heavy lifting of equipment up to 60lbs
- In home client visits may include long distance travel
- In office consultations with sleep and oxygen clients
- Build and maintain high quality client and referral relationships
- Perform all job duties in compliance with Safety standards.
- Support in the training and development of new employees as needed
- Participate in a regular on-call rotation
Required Qualifications
Education
- Registered Respiratory Therapist or a Registered Nurse with current registration preferred
- Completed Post-Secondary Education
Experience
- Healthcare industry experience and a working knowledge of home healthcare equipment and clinical services
- Prior sales and marketing experience preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Excellent organizational and negotiation skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Able to work under pressure and have strong sense of urgency
- Must possess commitment to client and personal safety
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Clear Driving record/abstract
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.
Home Medical Equipment Delivery Driver (Full Time) – Edmonton, AB
Primary Purpose
This position is responsible for providing home delivery and pickup of home medical and oxygen equipment products, including respiratory equipment to clients.
Key Accountabilities
- Deliveries, setups, and pickups of home medical/oxygen equipment within an assigned route in a prompt, courteous, and professional manner
- Responsible for coordinating vehicle maintenance
- Safely loading and unloading of home medical and oxygen equipment
- Work within a high safety standard while identifying and communicating any safety hazards at delivery sites
- Responsible for completing various regulatory paperwork, including TDG, Vehicle Inspection Reports, Hours of Service etc.
- Complete routine assessments of equipment and identify potential repairs at customer sites
- Provide verbal product education and supporting documentation to clients in accordance with company procedures
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
- Maintain good housekeeping practices
- Complete daily inventory tasks
- Ability to work various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be available for afterhours/on-call emergency service on a rotational basis
Education
- High school graduate or equivalent experience
Experience
- Have a valid driver’s license for the respective vehicle type for 24 months with a clean driving record
- Have 12 months of relevant driving experience within the previous 2 years with equipment that is similar to the size and type the driver will operate
- 1-year experience working in a customer service environment
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Must be safety oriented
- Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 75 pounds
- Must comply with internal policies, procedures, and Government regulations
- Strong ability to set priorities and follow through on tasks within tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365: Must be able to efficiently use Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Proficiency using smart phone technology
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be a team player
- Must have strong customer focus and patience
- Must be dependable and accountable (attendance and punctuality)
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Production Technician
Job Overview:
Linde Gases US (LGUS) is currently seeking a Production Technician. The production technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of (1) Cryogenic Air Separation plant. This position reports to a Plant Manager. The technician, with minimal supervision, must be able to produce results and has primary responsibility for their assigned plants. Production Technicians must employ safety focused actions, demonstrate initiative and self-motivation. The technician is supported through managerial supervision, lead/area technicians, engineers, sales, and other technical support.
The role will facilitate the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment to include but not limited to cryogenic liquid and gas storage vessels, vaporization systems, cylinders, gas purifiers, gas analyzers and sampling cabinets, filtration systems, pipelines, valves of all varieties, pumps, compressors, and instrumentation/control systems.
This position requires a combination of office work and field work. Employee must be able to access elevated electrical and mechanical equipment via ladders, scaffolding, and aerial work platforms. Working extended hours and/or weekends, holidays and call-ins may be required based on facility activities. Technician also have on-call duties (on a rotating basis). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are paramount to be successful. Attention to detail is a must!
Primary Responsibilities:
- Effectively commission, operate, calibrate/maintain, and troubleshoot gas and cryogenic liquid production systems, gas purification systems, gas analytical systems and gas storage, vaporization, and delivery systems.
- Perform plant shutdowns and start-ups using approved procedures.
- Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and rebuild industrial instruments including transmitters, process control systems, meters, and automatic valves.
- Propose, prepare and execute projects to improve availability and reliability of equipment and systems or reduce cost of ownership and operation.
- Read and maintain P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams in compliance with both company and customer SOPs, SMP, COP, QA, and MOC policies.
- Troubleshoot electrical infrastructure and equipment (<600VAC).
- Coordinate scheduling of planned or requested maintenance and procurement of materials.
- Complete and disposition maintenance and QC records and production reports accurately and on-time.
- Perform LOTO, complete HWPs, and safely permit maintenance work; organize external resources to support activities and oversee their performance.
- Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System to execute, document and continuously improve preventative and corrective maintenance strategy.
- Collect and interpret trends in equipment and process condition monitoring data. Anticipate or recognize issues based on collected data and resolve or escalate immediately.
- Commit to achieving individual and team goals and encourage colleagues to do the same.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or certificate in a technical discipline or recent military training in a technical field.
- Military technical fields: Machinist Mates, Electrician Mates, Gas Turbine Technicians, Boiler Technicians a plus.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in industrial plant operations or maintenance preferred.
- Climb ladders up to 200 feet and perform elevated work.
- Be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.
- Lift 45 to 75 lbs. occasionally.
- Candidate should possess strong working knowledge, literacy and demonstrated capability with Microsoft Office products.
- Operate a forklift and aerial manlift once qualified by the company.
- Be on-call and work overtime for plant issues during off hours and weekends.
Operations Productivity & Project Manager (Full Time – 12 Month Contract with Benefits) Mississauga, ON
Operations Productivity & Project Manager (Full Time – 12 Month Contract with Benefits) Mississauga, ON
Primary Purpose
Accountable for prepare and execute productivity and operations projects working within a diverse multi-discipline from operations group. Productivity Manager will provide a lead role directing all project phases with the operations and leading projects that requires engineering (basic and detailed), analysis, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning start up for small to large Industrial gas projects and publish results for each project, including the estimation of a yearly basis. This position is responsible for project scope, costs, schedule, safety, and project deliverables as reporting in productivity platforms.
Key Accountabilities
- Owner of Productivity targets Projects for M&O (Production & CES) with CAPEX & COST REDUCTION – implementation projects.
- Foster, coordinate, and implement the Productivity and Cost Reduction Plan throughout the company to establish a culture of continuous improvement and high performance nationwide, through initiatives focused on process improvement, defect reduction, waste elimination, and time reduction.
- Drive and empower all Six Sigma Lean roles within the company to act as change leaders toward a culture of productivity and process optimization, by applying their defined responsibilities as outlined in the corporation’s Six Sigma Human
- Resources Guide. This will enable them to lead, direct, and coordinate productivity and cost reduction projects.
- Promote the identification and recognition of process improvement opportunities that result in productivity projects across Merchant & Onsite unit business.
- Ensure the realization of productivity benefits (annual ABP) and cost reduction (%Cost Stack) targets as defined in the company’s annual business plan.
- Ensure the promotion of the company’s Six Sigma culture through the development of roles defined by the corporation, by delivering the required Six Sigma and Lean training courses for each role.
- Ensure timely follow-up on productivity projects so that they are completed within the project cycle timeframe defined by corporate standards. Additionally, guarantee the minimum assignment of at least one project per Plant owner, process engineering or Green Belt.
- Promote the ongoing enhancement and updating of process improvement and productivity methodologies that support the achievement of business plan objectives.
- Coordinate with managers and directors to implement and foster a productivity culture, ensuring the continued momentum in identifying opportunities, supporting, and following up on projects. Their active involvement and leadership should serve as a model for others in embracing this culture.
- Promote and actively encourage the replication of successful projects and best practices throughout all business units of the company, fostering consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization.
- Overall responsibility of project cycle, budget, and schedule.
- Provide interface between operations and engineering teams
- Prepare detailed project plans and control elements to ensure successful execution of the project
- Track and analyze project against schedule, budget and phase gate reviews, making necessary adjustments to keep projects on schedule and in budget
- Anticipate problems and develop recovery plans for off schedule and unanticipated events, all the while managing project risk
- Oversee the preparation of project reports and documents
- Provide Mentoring and coaching to Jr team members and provide feedback to the functional manager of record.
- Maintain awareness of safety and environmental requirements
- Potential to travel up to 25% of time depending on project requirements
Required Qualifications
Education
- BS in Engineering from an accredited institution, or recognized equivalent combination of experience and education
- Project Management Certification desirable
- Green Belt or Process Engineer certification desirable
Experience
- 10+ years of industry related experience, preferably in operations or engineering
- Working knowledge of industrial gas facilities and basic engineering principals
- Knowledge in productivity and implementation projects.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Proven and effective leadership skills
- Proven ability to work within the office, construction, and operating plant environments
- Must have the perseverance and results-driven attitude
- Must be proficient in verbal and written communication
- Effective analytical and problem -solving skills
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity and professionalism.
- Able to work independently.
- Strong interpersonal/ communication skills and the ability to manage change essential.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
Entry Level Engineer – Hydrogen Technical Leadership Orientation Program
Program Overview:
This position is for the Hydrogen Technical Orientation Program (HyTOP). The successful candidate will report to the HyTOP Program Manager and will be part of the Linde Gases HyCO Operations Excellence group.
The position is an 18-month rotational training program. The program includes a six-month technical training rotation in The Woodlands, TX focusing on Hydrogen production technology (HyCO) and basic Air Separation (ASU), plus a one-year plant engineering assignment to provide a variety of practical operational experiences in the Hydrogen production process. The primary focus is on development, both formal and on-the-job. The position interfaces with various functional teams including Process Engineering, Project Engineering, Process Controls, Maintenance, Reliability, Process Safety, and Operations.
Candidates interested in ASU operations will spend an additional six months at a production facility, extending the program duration to two years.
The engineer must be willing to travel to other locations throughout the U.S. and be open to relocation as necessary for rotation of assignments while in the program. The extent of travel is up to 25%.
Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- 0 – 3 years of experience
- Must have very strong technical skill sets.
- Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
- Must be a self-starter and ability to work independently and participate on cross-functional teams.
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.
- Must be detail-oriented with an ability and desire to persevere.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be able and willing to travel to assigned facilities within the region, other facilities within the region, and make occasional trips to other domestic regions and office locations. Travel outside of the region is normally not expected to exceed 25%.
