Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager

Airgas; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Parental leave

30 days benefits start

Job summary

Airgas is hiring a Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager to lead cryogenic project installations and supervise technicians in Marinette, WI, Appleton, WI, or Ramsey, MN. This role ensures safety, quality, and timely service while coordinating with the field sales team to deliver effective bulk gas solutions.

Responsibilities include developing tank installation schematics, supervising technicians, managing assets and vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvement across installations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or science related field strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the industrial operations management with leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite applications and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills to leverage metrics for improving production efficiency.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read complex schematics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel regionally (25%–50%).
• Demonstrated math skills and ability to compute rates, ratios and percents.

Responsibilities

• Directly hires, manages, trains and develops cryogenic staff.
• Oversee assets, manpower and vendor relationships for regional bulk operations.
• Collaborate with field sales to address customer issues and optimize bulk processes.
• Lead scheduling of installations at customer sites and Airgas facilities.
• Develop schematics/layouts from site surveys and cost estimates for tanks.
• Develop process flow and P&ID diagrams and supervise their execution.
• Provide oversight on cryogenic installs, removals, and service work.
• Monitor preventive maintenance scheduling and completion.
• Initiate painting of field assets as needed and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain safety standards and government regulation adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Flexibility

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or science related degree field

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

R10104060 Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager (Open)

Location: Marinette, WI - Filling industrial Appleton, WI - Filling industrial Ramsey, MN - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager in Marinette, WI, or Appleton, WI, or Ramsey, MN!

We are looking for you!

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

The Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager is responsible for cryogenic project installations, providing direction to the cryogenic staff, and maintaining safety. The position assumes primary oversight for all aspects of installations, maintenance and repair of cryogenic systems. The Bulk Gas Technical Service Manager partners with the field sales team to provide solutions to Airgas customers.

• Directly hires, manages, trains and develops cryogenic staff. Responsible for the continuous learning and knowledge maintenance of the Cryogenic Technicians.
• Manages all assets, manpower, and vendor relationships associated with the equipment and services needed to support the Region's bulk and micro bulk business.
• In conjunction with the field sales team, responds to customer operational issues and evaluates customer's Bulk processes providing needed training for improvement/optimization.
• Leads and/or assists with managing the scheduling of installations at customer sites and Airgas facilities.
• Develops and submits schematics/layouts based on site surveys and cost estimates for tank installations planning for all resource and equipment needs.
• Responsible for the execution of the schematics including the development of process flow and piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
• Provides oversight on cryogenic system installs, removals, and service work as needed.
• Monitors cryogenic system preventive maintenance scheduling and completion.
• Requests painting of field assets as requested / required.
• Responsible for meeting all safety standards and initiatives regarding the installation and service of cryogenic systems complying with company guidelines and procedures as well as government regulations.
• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry or science related degree field strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of technical experience in the industrial operations management to include demonstrated experience working in a leadership position. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to develop, read, and comprehend complex schematics.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to meet management requirements and customer expectations.
• Demonstrated math skills to include the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
• Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.
• May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment.
• Frequent regional travel (25% to 50% of the work time) occasionally requiring overnight travel.
• Requires a current driver's license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer prior industry experience in gas, compressed/welding gases, or related industrial setting and/or prior bulk maintenance and installation experience.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and 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 all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

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; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. 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.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

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.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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