Field Service Technician

Airgas; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Short-term and long-term disability

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Airgas in Port Arthur, TX is seeking a Field Service Technician to install, operate, and service on-site nitrogen generation plants and bulk gas systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, and verify equipment at customer locations, ensuring safety and compliance with relevant codes and Airgas policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of diagnostic/repair experience in cryogenics, piping, electrical systems, refrigeration, and PLCs.

Qualifications

• Four years of diagnostic and repair experience in cryogenics, piping, electrical, and refrigeration.
• EPA refrigerant recovery certification is a plus.
• Experience with PLCs and instrumentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain, test and repair equipment at customer sites.
• Coordinate with service teams, engineering, sales, and distribution for installations and removals.
• Work safely and in compliance with CGA, NFPA, CMA standards and Airgas policies.
• Document work performed and related costs; manage paperwork promptly.

Skills

Cryogenics

High pressure piping

Brazing

Electrical circuits

Refrigeration

PLCs

Process instrumentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

R10094251 Field Service Technician (Open)

Location:

Port Arthur, TX - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

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.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Field Service Technician in Port Arthur, TX!

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.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Field Service Technician plays a vital role in installing and servicing on-site nitrogen generation plants and bulk medical or industrial gas systems in a safe and operationally effective manner, in accordance with all federal, state/provincial and local codes, and Airgas policies.

Install, place in operation, maintain, inspect, test, trouble-shoot and repair equipment at customer sites to support the safe, effective and efficient delivery of our products to customer's point of use while prioritizing integrated service activities to maximize time spent working on equipment at customer locations.

Serve as a key point of contact/coordination between company and customer to support all requirements safely, efficiently and economically while coordinating activities with outside service providers, customer service engineering, sales and distribution on installations/removals.

Perform in the above capacities specifically for Air Liquide America's applicable equipment including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen, helium and carbon dioxide liquid and gas storage systems; customer distribution/regulation systems; applications equipment; telemonitoring equipment; instrumentation; and FLOXAL systems including air compressors: various small on-site nitrogen generation systems and mechanical refrigeration systems.

We look for a commitment to achieving excellent quantity/quality/cost of service work performed, completing paperwork in a timely, accurate and completed fashion.

Ideally, you bring care and stewardship toward the use of company assets, secure necessary documentation of work performed (installations, removals), compile billing information (if applicable) and total related costs of all work performed.

All work must be performed in conformance with established safety procedures while ensuring customer satisfaction with the appearance/operation of every installation.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of diagnostic and repair experience required in some or all of the following: Cryogenics, high pressure piping, brazing, electrical circuits (including 3 phase power), refrigeration (EPA certified in refrigerant recovery), PLCs (programmable logic controllers), and process instrumentation.

Ability to be on call 24/7 on a rotating schedule unless scheduled off for vacation.

Ability to work in inclement weather and travel with approximately 15% overnight stays.

Currently holds a valid driver's license allowing operation of a vehicle up to 10,000 lb. GVW (with clean driving record).

Excellent written/verbal communicator.

Must be able to deal effectively with internal and external customers.

Ability to comply with all applicable governmental and Air Liquide America and Airgas policies, regulations, and procedures; knows/applies all applicable standards for current good manufacturing practice set forth by the CGA, NFPA, CMA and other professional/regulatory bodies.

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.

Preferred Qualifications: College or Technical degree highly preferred

Prior experience with installing, maintaining, and removing customer site installations unassisted.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
• 401k plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• 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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