Field Service Technician

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Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Join our team as a Field Service Technician specializing in cryogenic systems. You will be responsible for the safe and effective installation, maintenance, and repair of on-site nitrogen generation plants and bulk medical or industrial gas systems across the Mid-America Region. This role requires significant travel (75%) and adherence to all federal, state, and local codes, as well as Airgas policies.

Essential Duties:

• Install and maintain on-site nitrogen generation equipment.

• Install cryogenic bulk installations at Airgas facilities and customer sites.

• Repair pressure reduction equipment associated with bulk delivery systems.

• Analyze and repair electrical systems related to N2 generation and cryogenic installations.

• Install decals and warning signs for proper identification of hazards and operational settings.

• Install piping systems according to company SOPs.

• Conduct site surveys to ensure compliance with all applicable codes.

• Perform preventative maintenance on N2 generation equipment.

• Conduct annual inspections of bulk installation sites.

• Adhere to and enforce safety policies and procedures.

• Maintain an inventory of necessary repair parts.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work within industrial plants in the area of process equipment, piping, and chemicals.

• Work within industrial construction sites, including in-progress construction sites with construction equipment and partially completed structures.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• College or technical degree preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in diagnostics and/or repair in cryogenics, high-pressure piping, brazing, programmable controls, and process instrumentation.

• Experience with bulk gas delivery systems, pumps, or mechanical machinery.

• Experience in HVAC or plumbing with welding/brazing skills is a plus.

• Ability to understand piping and tank details from manuals and mechanical drawings.

• Knowledge of standards set by CGA, NFPA, NEC, and other regulatory bodies.

• Strong math skills and ability to calculate figures and units of measure.

• Customer service oriented with professional communication skills.

• Valid driver's license and clean DMV report.

• Ability to work flexible hours and travel up to 3-5 days at a time.

• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs routinely and 51-80 lbs occasionally with material handling equipment.

• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift, and maintain certifications.

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Must be able to work outdoors in a wide range of temperatures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to talk, hear, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel or crouch.

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus on objects.

• Must be capable of wearing a chemical respirator when required by cus