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Mechanical Specialist
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A Mechanical Engineer researches, designs, develops, constructs, and tests mechanical devices including machines, engines and tools. Works on devices ranging from power generators to household dishwashers to surgical equipment. May specialize in a particular type of machine or tool. May develop new devices or improve existing ones to run more efficiently.
$119,345 / year median in California
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Mechanical Specialist Linde Corporate life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), employee discount United States, California, Pittsburg Sep 03, 2026 Linde Inc. Mechanical Specialist Pittsburg, CA, Hillsboro, CA, United States | req29805 What you will enjoy doing
• You will ensure safe and reliable operations of mechanical and rotating equipment across Air Separation, CO, and Hydrogen production facilities
Plan and perform major mechanical work including installation, maintenance, overhauls, inspections, and corrective/preventive/predictive tasks
Maintain and troubleshoot rotating equipment including centrifugal, reciprocating, and screw compressors; centrifugal and positivedisplacement pumps; turbines; synchronous and induction motors; and highspeed gearboxes
Further, you will maintain and troubleshoot process equipment including heat exchangers, cryogenic interchangers, chillers, cooling towers, and piping systems
Provide onsite or remote technical support to regional facilities for mechanical and rotating equipment issues
Assist with turnaround planning and mechanical cost estimation for regional assets
Identify and resolve chronic mechanical issues and eliminate recurring equipment failures
Support root cause analysis for major mechanical failures and implement corrective actions
Address highimpact mechanical issues with urgency and technical accuracy
You will serve as regional mechanical reliability specialist supporting the Pittsburg, CA facility and multiple Westregion production sites
Also, you will perform combined office and field work with approximately 30% domestic travel and required offhours accessibility
Work in varied field conditions including accessing elevated equipment via ladders, scaffolding, manlifts, and crane baskets What makes you great You have a minimum five (5) years of mechanical/rotating equipment maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Experience installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and repairing mechanical / rotating systems including compressors, turbines, blowers, and heat exchangers
Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance for industrial mechanical and rotating equipment
You have the ability to use precision measurement tools and perform precision alignment on multitrain equipment
And you have the ability to work independently and within technical teams to complete maintenance and reliability tasks
Ability to manage multiple technical tasks with minimal supervision and maintain accurate documentation and records
Proficiency with computers and standard software including MS Office, email, and related applications
You have experience using CMMS systems for work orders, asset history, and maintenance planning Why you will love working with us Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 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, decarbonize and protect our planet. Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. What we offer you! At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless. Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day! Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary range $93,150 to $136,620 Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it We are looking forward to receiving your complete application. 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. Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
•The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager. #LI-NB1