General Technician (Full Time) – Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 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.
General Technician – Fort Saskatchewan, AB
Purpose:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the General Technician is responsible for assisting in the safe completion of day-to-day activities at the Fort Saskatchewan Air Separation Plant. This is a skilled entry level position with training and development opportunities for advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure safe work practices are followed and maintained with a specific focus on the railcar and trailer loading areas.
Responsible for the accurate completion of product loading data entry and paperwork.
Assist with general maintenance activities alongside mechanical, instrument/electrical and operations technicians as required.
Labour tasks include: housekeeping, cleaning, painting, snow shoveling, garbage removal and yard maintenance.
General plant inspections and corrective maintenance.
Qualifications:
Education:
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High school graduate or equivalent experience
Experience:
ABSA 4th Class Power Engineer is an asset but not required.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract.
Ability to learn and safely operate: forklifts, telehandlers, aerial work platforms, overhead cranes and lifting devices.
Must be able to understand and follow company policies and complete work activities utilizing safe work practices.
Strong mechanical aptitude and a desire to understand how things work. General mechanical background and small tool usage experience is an asset.
Ability to receive and understand verbal directions and instruction.
Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Familiarity with industry standard computer software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMs).
Ability to read and follow equipment drawings (P&IDs and SWDs) is an asset.
Good understanding of the English language including verbal, written, and reading skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with others and work as part of a team.
Ability to learn new tools, equipment and software.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work at heights, in cold weather and within confined spaces when required.
Ability to work variable hours including overtime and weekends as needed.
Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting 20-50 lbs.; bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
Preference to candidates that currently live within 40km of the plant site.
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, reference checks, and employment 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-DNI
Primary Location Alberta-Fort Saskatchewan
Schedule Full-time
Job Operations
Unposting Date Ongoing
