What are the responsibilities and job description for the AG-Field Service Tech position at US11345-AIRGAS Airgas USA, LLC?
Location:
Charleston, SC - Filling industrialHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
If you are seeking a company that values its employees, encourages growth and development, and makes a global impact, Airgas is the place for you. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is shaping the future of the gas and welding industry while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.Join Airgas as a Field Service Technician and be a crucial part of our team responsible for installing and servicing bulk industrial and medical gas delivery systems. In this role, you'll ensure the safe operation of equipment, repairs, and maintenance of cryogenic pumps and systems, adhering to regulatory standards such as OSHA, FDA, ISO, and Airgas protocols.
As a Field Service Technician, your responsibilities will include:
Installing and servicing cryogenic bulk installations at both Airgas facilities and customer sites.
Responding to emergencies round the clock, ensuring continuous support for critical operations.
Repairing pressure reduction equipment linked to bulk delivery systems.
Conducting repairs and analyses of electrical systems associated with cryogenic installations.
Calculating vaporizer sizes for specific applications and ensuring proper equipment identification.
Carrying out installation of piping systems in accordance with industry standards and company SOPs.
Performing site surveys and obtaining necessary permits before work commencement.
Ensuring the security of installations through appropriate measures.
Conducting operational due diligence during acquisitions and inspections.
Maintaining accurate records of equipment and conducting preventative maintenance.
Upholding safety policies and procedures at all times.
Managing spare parts inventory and reporting as required.
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Are you a MATCH?
To excel in this role, you'll need:
Previous experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or welding (a plus).
Ability to obtain a Certified Brazer Certificate within 30 days of employment.
Potential to obtain Medical Installation Certification within 120 days of employment.
At least two (2) years of industrial field service experience, ideally in gas generation systems.
Familiarity with NFPA 99 and NFPA 55 requirements.
Your skills and abilities will include:
Hands-on experience with cryogenic equipment, pressure piping, and compressors.
Proficiency in welding and brazing processes.
Thorough understanding of cryogenic and high-pressure gas characteristics and hazards.
Independence and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Effective collaboration with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Brazer Certificate within 30 days of employment.
Demonstrated understanding of NFPA 99 and NFPA 50 requirements.
Travel Requirements:
Constant availability (68-100% of work time).
Frequent local travel within 2 hours of home (90%).
Occasional overnight travel.
Occasional overtime (days, evenings, and weekends if necessary).
Computer Skills:
Basic knowledge of Google Office applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Presentations, and Calendar).
Communication and Critical Thinking Skills:
Clear and effective communication for explaining information to customers and employees.
Ability to read blueprints, technical documents, and regulations.
Strong problem-solving skills in diverse situations.
Effective presentation and interpersonal skills.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Completion of Airgas Field Service Training Program components.
Join Airgas as a Field Service Technician and contribute to our commitment to safety, excellence, and customer satisfaction. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team.
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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, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
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Your differences enhance our performance
At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive 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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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 us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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