2027 Entry Level Chemical Engineer

About the Role

The 2027 Entry Level Chemical Engineer – Leadership Technical Orientation Program (LTOP) at Linde is a fifty-two-week structured curriculum designed to provide broad exposure to plant operations across multiple product lines. The estimated start date is on or around July 1, 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured curriculum for broad exposure to plant operations, including air separation, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, helium, rare gases, and standard plants.
• Engage in hands-on operational activities such as start-ups, shutdowns, maintenance, project planning, training, troubleshooting, safety program execution, and daily plant support.
• Operate process equipment via control systems and in the field, including motors, compressors, pumps, instrumentation, and utilities (electrical, water, steam, instrument gas).
• Monitor efficiency, assess energy consumption, optimize operating modes, and implement changes to improve overall plant performance.
• Support quality assurance programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and assist distribution and operations personnel.
• Execute projects consistent with budgets and operating schedules.
• Collaborate with process engineering, project engineering, controls, maintenance, reliability, safety, and operations teams.
• Gain mentored leadership development throughout the program.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Grade point average of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred.
• Zero to three years of experience, supported by internship or cooperative education roles demonstrating strong technical capability.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to build productive cross-functional relationships.
• Quick adaptation to shifting operational needs.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and drive to complete tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Application of analytical skills to technical and operational challenges.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to twenty-five percent to assigned plant sites and training locations.
• Openness to relocation as required for program assignments.