Fuel Gas Service Technician - Berwick, PA

Matheson•Berwick, PA

21d

About The Position

The Fuel Gas Service Technician works with pressurized and flammable gases, mainly propylene. The role includes installing, inspecting, repairing, refurbishing, and servicing tanks and related equipment, as well as supporting storage-facility operations. The technician will cross-train with the cryogenic department to work on cryogenic systems for Matheson. The position requires travel 50–75% of the time, including staying away over weekends. The technician must keep expense receipts and submit expense reports promptly, complete work orders and inspection sheets when required, and obtain and maintain the specified training, certifications, and commercial driver's license credentials.

Requirements

Knowledge of how pressure regulators work and where and how they should be installed.
Knowledge of how flash arrestors work and where and how they should be installed.
Knowledge of how pressure relief valves work and their different pressure settings.
Knowledge of LPG pumps and ability to rebuild them.
Knowledge of how bypass valves work and how to set them.
Some electrical knowledge to check wiring connections on a small electrical motor for a propylene pump.
Some electrical knowledge to check wiring connections for a vaporizer.
Knowledge of how internal valves and ESV valves work and when and where to install them.
Ability to install pneumatic systems, including pneumatic/emergency shutdown systems for internal and ESV valves.
Knowledge of the differences between Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 pipe and between fittings rated for 150 psi and 2,000 psi working pressure.
Class A or B CDL with a hazmat endorsement.
Ability to obtain a passport.

Responsibilities

Use a vapor compressor as needed to pump propylene out of tanks before repairs.
Install tanks of 1,000 gallons or larger for new customers and check systems for leaks.
Inspect, wash, paint, and apply decals to new and existing customer tanks as needed.
Complete work orders and inspection sheets when required.
Operate the crane on a service truck to load and unload tanks.
Rebuild and refurbish tanks as needed.
Install and service vaporizers.
Assist drivers with pumping out tanks as needed.
Rebuild propylene pumps.
Learn to unload railcars into storage tanks.
Perform preventive maintenance at the storage facility from time to time.
Cross-train with the cryogenic department for Matheson and work on cryogenic systems.
Keep expense receipts and submit expense reports in a timely manner.
Study associated SOPs, complete required tests, take CETP training modules and pass their tests, obtain state certifications as required, and take refresher courses as needed.
Travel 50–75% of the time and stay away over weekends.