Field Service Technician

About the role

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains cryogenic pressure vessels in industrial, medical, specialty gas and welding markets.
• Attends in-house and external training to develop expertise in working with bulk gas delivery systems serviced by Airgas Mid South.
• Performs installation, preventative maintenance and repairs on bulk gas delivery systems manufactured or distributed by Airgas Mid South.
• Collaborates with the team to safely operate an Airgas vehicle from facility to customer locations to complete duties and work orders.
• Maintains company vehicle, tools, truck inventory and equipment to be able to respond to customer needs in a timely manner.
• Delivers, installs and maintains all cryogenic pressure vessels in the customer base.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks on a regularly scheduled basis of all cryogenic pressure vessels.
• Coordination and maintenance of inventory of parts and supplies needed to perform duties.
• Responsible management of hazardous materials daily in a safe and approved manner.
• Install piping and final line regulator systems for medical and industrial applications.
• Set alarms for automatic emergency reserve systems of gases at hospitals.
• Install manifolds for use with high-pressure gas cylinders.
• Install and maintain cryogenic pumps and drives to all branch locations.
• Do sight surveys at prospective customer locations to understand requirements and build alignment on what is needed to perform the installations.
• Install and maintain cryogenic pumping systems on delivery trucks.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and attend safety meetings.
• Follows the Airgas safety procedures and attends monthly safety meetings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• You will need a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Capability to write routine reports and professional correspondence.
• Experience and good skills with troubleshooting.
• Valid Drivers license is needed.
• Experience with operating a forklift and maintaining the necessary certifications.
• Will need to pass required testing and obtain Medical Certificate and Brazing License.
• Able to travel with overnight stays.
• Able to read, interpret, and produce detailed process diagrams for customer sites.
• Professional communication with customers and vendors; must maintain a professional appearance.
• Able to read and interpret various documents, including MSDS, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and P&ID’s.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with bulk gas delivery systems.
• Prior experience in the HVAC or plumbing industry.
• Prior experience working on pumps or mechanical machinery.

Skills

Capability to write routine reports and professional correspondence. Experience and good skills with troubleshooting. Valid Drivers license is needed. Experience with operating a forklift and maintaining the necessary certifications. Will need to pass required testing and obtain Medical Certificate and Brazing License. Able to read, interpret, and produce detailed process diagrams for customer sites. Professional communication with customers and vendors; must maintain a professional appearance. Able to read and interpret various documents, including MSDS, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and P&ID’s.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for parents with a 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Future security with a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early access to benefits after just 30 days of employment.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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