Compressor Maintenance Lead

About the role

Location: Dallas, TX – Joe Field Rd – Bulk cryo logistics – ANC

Airgas is seeking a Compressor Maintenance Lead to provide technical leadership for the compressor maintenance team, ensuring high‑quality execution of scheduled and predictive maintenance and serving as the primary technical resource for field technicians and regional companies.

Responsibilities

• Direct on‑site supervision for multi‑stage compressor overhauls and mentor technicians to elevate performance.
• Lead hands‑on execution of complex maintenance and overhauls for high‑pressure systems.
• Conduct rigorous review of maintenance logs to ensure repairs meet Airgas standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Serve as primary technical lead for new technology validation, providing field performance analysis to the Compressor Maintenance Manager.
• Provide process and instrumentation diagrams for regulatory compliance and implement best operating practices for regional cylinder fills.
• Manage daily allocation and maintenance of specialized tooling (e.g., helium leak detectors, high‑pressure torque kits) and critical spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate logistics for field service work to ensure technicians have required materials for first‑visit completion, maximizing departmental efficiency.
• Assist in departmental inventory control to maintain operational readiness.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Associate’s degree in a mechanical field (preferred).
• At least three (3) years hands‑on experience in high‑pressure compressor maintenance and operation.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software such as SAP or Intelex.
• Experience with specialized diagnostic software for vibration analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with CAD and developmental computer skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre‑tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for eligible full‑time employees.
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement and discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, hardgoods, safety products, ammonia products, and process chemicals. With 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. As a subsidiary of Air Liquide, the company operates in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, serving more than 4 million customers and patients.