Industrial Gases Technician

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide ground system technician support. Involves installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial tank farm equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves and plumbing related to the high pressure and low-pressure helium, nitrogen, and argon gas/liquid ground infrastructure, and other aspects of the site facilities. Understand and supply industrial packaged gases to production and test customers, be knowledgeable about pressurized components and provide end-users insight on how to properly and safely operate pressurized test systems. Operate and maintain large, complicated facility gas hardware, high-pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary pressure equipment including pneumatic systems ranging from vacuum. Work with leadership to develop and manage Industrial Gases Program. Collaborate with design/build engineers to understand systems, help influence and execute preventative maintenance plan, and ensure system changes are approved and documented. Make repairs and additions to pre-existing piping infrastructure, troubleshoot and fix faulty regulators, valves, gauges, and throughout campus. Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits or certifications as required. Follow all company policies regulations and appropriate procedures including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc. standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
5+ years of experience working in a high functioning manufacturing, logistics, or power and gas role
General physical fitness is required for some work areas, hardware typically is built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work at elevated heights
Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, and/or rain
Willing to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including overtime and weekends, as required by the business

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalency certificate
A&P license
Experience in power and gas, military, aerospace or other high-reliability operating environments
Experience with ground support equipment in a competitive industry
Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)
Experience in process piping installation, especially in stainless steel, CPVC, and cryogenic applications
Experience with high pressure (1,000psi+) gaseous/liquid systems
General knowledge of pressure fitting types (Compression, JIC, NPT, and MP/HP)
Demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem-solving plays a critical role
Experience operating equipment with a PLC or machine interface
Minor acuteness with electrical components, wiring experience a plus
Ability to utilize power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment
Use of precision measuring instruments (calipers, torque wrenches, gauges)
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics
Knowledge of hazardous systems – cryogenic, flammable, pyrophoric
Knowledge of pressure system safety protocol and proper handling

Responsibilities

Provide ground system technician support, including installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial tank farm equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves and plumbing related to the high pressure and low-pressure helium, nitrogen, and argon gas/liquid ground infrastructure, and other aspects of the site facilities
Understand and supply industrial packaged gases to production and test customers
Be knowledgeable about pressurized components and provide end-users insight on how to properly and safely operate pressurized test systems
Operate and maintain large, complicated facility gas hardware, high-pressure systems and pumps, and other ancillary pressure equipment including pneumatic systems ranging from vacuum
Work with leadership to develop and manage Industrial Gases Program
Collaborate with design/build engineers to understand systems, help influence and execute preventative maintenance plan, and ensure system changes are approved and documented
Make repairs and additions to pre-existing piping infrastructure
Troubleshoot and fix faulty regulators, valves, gauges, and throughout campus
Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits or certifications as required
Follow all company policies regulations and appropriate procedures including quality policies, safety policies, OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc. standards