Field Service Tech

Airgas•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Field Service Technician in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. The role installs and services bulk industrial and medical gas delivery systems, ensuring safe equipment operation and performing repairs and maintenance on cryogenic pumps and systems in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and Airgas protocols. The schedule is Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call responsibilities and occasional overtime. Technicians must be able to respond to emergencies 24 hours per day; emergency coverage arrangements are made when a technician is unavailable for personal reasons or paid time off.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Brazer Certificate within 30 days of employment; the company provides an opportunity for training and certification.
Minimum of two years of industrial field service experience, preferably in gas generation systems.
Detailed understanding of NFPA 99 and NFPA 55 requirements.
Understand the characteristics and hazards of cryogenic and high-pressure gases, and have specific knowledge of the products, containers, and piping systems encountered in the role.
Hands-on experience with cryogenic equipment, pressure piping, and compressors, and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot system problems.

Nice To Haves

Previous HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or welding experience.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain nitrogen on-site generation equipment.
Install cryogenic bulk systems at Airgas facilities and customer sites.
Respond to emergencies 24 hours per day, with coverage arrangements made when unavailable for personal reasons or paid time off.
Repair pressure-reduction equipment associated with bulk delivery systems.
Analyze and make general repairs to electrical systems associated with nitrogen generation and cryogenic installations, including motor controls and relays, low- and high-pressure alarms, and liquid-level alarm systems.
Install decals and warning signs identifying hazards, warnings, ownership, normal operating settings, and emergency contacts.
Install piping systems in accordance with company standard operating procedures.
Conduct site surveys to confirm compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local codes.
Ensure security fencing is provided to protect installations from tampering or unauthorized entry.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on nitrogen-generation equipment.
Conduct annual inspections of bulk installation sites to assess their condition and correct operation.
Follow and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Maintain appropriate stock of recommended parts needed to repair typical installations in the assigned customer base.