Entry Level Engineer – Leadership Technical Orientation Program; LTOP

Location

Phoenix, AZ

The Linde Leadership and Technical Orientation Program (LTOP) is a program sponsored by Linde’s United States Bulk and On‑Site unit. The program features a class of engineers that complete 52 weeks of training in a structured curriculum designed to give broad exposure to all aspects of plant operations, with limited exposure to the broader Linde organization. The curriculum includes common operations training with opportunities for technical cross‑training.

LTOP is a mentored program; each participant is assigned a sponsor and is specifically designed for those who wish to use an engineering/technical degree to leverage a management career and grow within the organization.

Specific areas of operations that participants will study include all of the product line processes (air separation, hydrogen, hydrogen‑carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases and standard plants); safety, health and environmental; distribution, logistics and customer service. Operations support functions are also covered.

LTOP engineers will be expected to become actively involved in many aspects of their assigned training sites’ activities and to support daily operations. Activities may include plant startups or shutdowns, maintenance, project planning and execution, training, problem‑solving, safety program execution, customer interface, personnel management, efficiency monitoring, product shipping and scheduling/planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operation of the plant using the control system and physical equipment in the field such as motors, compressors, pumps, instrumentation, and various utilities (electrical, water, steam and instrument gas).
• Assessing the efficiency and operating capability of plant equipment as it relates to energy consumption.
• Making changes to operating modes or equipment to optimize efficiency.
• Troubleshooting plant process and equipment problems and implementing solutions.
• Utilizing control systems and high‑level advanced controls technology to optimize plant performance.
• Training operators in the areas of safety and plant operations.
• Providing some supervision of plant personnel or drivers as assigned by facility management.
• Monitoring compliance with internal Quality Assurance program requirements and initiating actions to correct non‑conformance.
• Executing various aspects of the Linde Safety Program, including training, documentation, inspections and correction of deficiencies.
• Monitoring plant and distribution costs for alignment with budgets and targets for improvement.
• Assisting plant operations and distribution personnel with day‑to‑day work activities such as operating the plant, taking readings, doing inspections, starting and stopping equipment, filling product vehicles, and performing Quality Assurance tests.
• Executing projects in the plant in accordance with budgets, standards and facility operating schedules.
• Participating in technical sales and business development activities.

Estimated start date for the 2026‑2027 LTOP program will be on or around July 1, 2026.

Participants will be assigned to a plant location that minimizes the need for future relocation and must be willing to relocate within the U.S. if required. The incumbents will be assigned to the Phoenix, AZ location. Some travel is required to selected U.S. locations to complete assignments, participate in project activities, or for group and individual training.

• Must have a B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) out of 4.0 is highly desirable.
• 0–3 years of experience preferred.
• Prior internship or co‑op experience preferred.
• Must have very strong technical skill sets.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communication skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be a self‑starter and capable of working independently and participating 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…