Job Purpose: We are seeking a Plant Engineer to join our team at the Linde gas plant in Phoenix. The ideal candidate will be part of a team responsible for overseeing plant operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and the optimization of cryogenic gas production processes. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance plant performance and maintain product purity, while ensuring an uninterrupted gas supply to customers and adhering to regular preventive maintenance and equipment calibration programs. Furthermore, the individual will receive training in analytical equipment to ensure accurate analysis of gas samples and must be proficient in conducting statistical process control analysis on critical variables of the production process. It is highly desirable for the candidate to possess an intermediate to business level proficiency in Mandarin, as this language skill will be a significant asset in our operations. Responsibilities: - Serves as process expert in air separation, trace gas measurement equipment and gas distribution systems; troubleshoots issues as they develop utilizing formal root cause assessment and reporting methodology. - Provides training to junior employees and guidance to plant technicians during complex operations. - Determines project and maintenance overhaul objectives and develops comprehensive project plans. - Responsible for cost and schedule estimating, planning and control through all project phases. - Responsible for defining cost of ownership of new systems. - Serves as leadership interface to the customer. - Applies PMI principals in the execution of required tasks and tools development/improvements. - Makes effective presentations to leaders and internal and external stakeholders. - Champions new ideas or position and cost savings measures. - Is innovative in developing and implementing new approaches and tools. - Serves as expert resource for other engineers and maintains a thorough knowledge of new technologies. Domestic travel and on-call status are required. Qualifications: - Proficiency in Mandarin is strongly preferred. - B.S. or M.S. in Engineering with minimum 4 years of process engineering and project management experience. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Proficient with Microsoft products. - Experience with JD Edwards desired. - Familiarity with PLCs, DCSs and SCADA. - Ability to travel up to 5% of the time to support project tasks and construction. - Ability to climb ladders and work at heights. 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.