Field Service Technician

Airgas • La Porte, TX

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About The Position

The Field Service Technician for the Gulf Coast Region installs, maintains, and removes cryogenic pressure vessels and associated equipment at Airgas and customer facilities in industrial, medical, and specialty gas markets. The role requires technical proficiency with electrical systems, PLC controllers, and gaseous systems, along with strict adherence to safety requirements and safe handling of hazardous materials.

The technician services cryogenic equipment such as vaporizers, cryopumps, final lines, gas mixers, auto-changeovers, external alarm panels, exterior piping, and telemetry units. The work also includes gaseous systems such as nitrogen generators and membranes, air compressors, HP/LP reserve systems, auto-switchovers, and fill plant systems. Equipment may serve gases including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide.

The position is based in La Porte, Texas, and has a Monday–Friday schedule with an on-call expectation. The role includes site surveys at prospective customer locations to determine equipment placement and sizing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in the safe operation of electrical and manual hand tools.
• Ability to acquire and maintain required driver's license endorsements.
• Ability to operate a forklift and maintain necessary certifications.
• Ability to pass required testing and acquire Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification, a Medical Certificate, and a Brazing License.
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce detailed process diagrams for customer sites.
• Professional appearance and communication with customers and vendors.
• Ability to read and interpret MSDS, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and P&IDs.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education equivalent to a one-year technical college or similar background.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and remove cryogenic pressure vessels and associated equipment at Airgas and customer facilities.
• Install, maintain, and remove gaseous systems, including nitrogen generators and membranes, air compressors, HP/LP reserve systems, auto-switchovers, and fill plant systems.
• Conduct regularly scheduled preventative maintenance checks on Cryogenic Department assets.
• Perform emergency corrective maintenance on Airgas and customer-owned assets.
• Maintain accurate inventory of parts and supplies needed for service duties.
• Follow applicable state, federal, and company safety procedures and rules.
• Handle hazardous materials safely and in an approved manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Conduct site surveys at prospective customer locations to determine suitable equipment placement and sizing.
• Communicate professionally with customers and vendors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Paid parental leave, including a 14-week paid child birth benefit.
• Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching funds.
• Tuition assistance or reimbursement.
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents.
• Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
• Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED