Field Service Technician

Airgas; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Field Service Technician in Madison, WI to install and maintain nitrogen generation plants and bulk gas systems. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or Equivalent, a valid driver's license, and the ability to obtain a Certified Brazing Certificate.

Candidates with HVAC or refrigeration certification and prior industrial field service experience in gas generation systems are preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Brazing Certificate within 30 days.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install and care for on-site nitrogen generation plants.
• Collaborate on nitrogen generation equipment installations.
• Restore and optimize pressure reduction equipment.
• Evaluate electrical systems and improve them.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Certified Brazing Certificate

Valid driver's license

HVAC or refrigeration certification

Industrial field service experience in gas generation

Knowledge of cryogenic gases

Troubleshooting ability

Welding and brazing knowledge

Ability to read blueprints

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Field Service Technician (Open) – Madison, WI

Responsibilities

• Install and care for on-site nitrogen generation plants and bulk medical or industrial gas systems in a safe and operationally effective manner, aligned with all codes and Airgas policies.
• Collaborate on the installation and care of nitrogen on-site generation equipment.
• Support cryogenic bulk installations at Airgas facilities and customer sites.
• Restore and optimize pressure reduction equipment for bulk delivery systems.
• Evaluate and improve electrical systems related to N2 generation and cryogenic installations (motor controls, relays, low/high pressure, liquid level alarms).
• Place decals and warning signs to identify hazards and emergency contacts.
• Install piping systems per company SOPs.
• Conduct site surveys to ensure compliance with codes.
• Maintain security of fencing to protect installations from tampering or unauthorized entry.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on N2 generation equipment per PM schedule.
• Conduct annual evaluations of bulk installation sites for condition and operation.
• Champion safety policies to ensure safe operations.
• Maintain an appropriate stock of parts to support typical installations within the customer base.
• Support the team in other areas as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a Certified Brazing Certificate within 30 days of employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC or refrigeration certification or American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Medical Gas Credentials are a plus.
• Minimum of two (2) years of industrial field service experience, preferably in gas generation systems; prior electrical experience is a plus.
• Understanding of NFPA 99 and NFPA 55 requirements.
• Knowledge of cryogenic and high-pressure gases and related products, containers, and piping systems.
• Hands-on experience with cryogenic equipment, pressure piping, and compressors; proven troubleshooting ability.
• Welding and brazing knowledge (silver brazing preferred).
• Ability to perform regulator repairs and repair piping/liquid leaks (a plus).
• Ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day (arrangements for coverage as needed).
• Ability to read blueprints and design specifications and related documents.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision; Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance; EAP; and paid holidays, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with company match; tuition assistance; dependent college tuition benefits; Airgas Scholarship Program.
• Parental leave and other family-support benefits; additional employer-sponsored programs where applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Airgas is 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 complies with applicable laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.