Veterans Preferred - Field Service Technician- Clarksburg/Weston WV. Area

Company: Airgas
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: February 9, 2025

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. -R10059888 Field Service Technician- Clarksburg/Weston WV. Area (Open)

Location:
Shinnston, WV - Filling industrial

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Location: West Virginia
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Position Title: Field Service Technician

Travel: 75% travel across all of WV, OH. Overnights based on installations

The (Cryogenic) Field Service Technician is responsible for installing and servicing on-site nitrogen generation plants and bulk medical or industrial gas systems in a safe and operationally effective manner, in accordance with all federal, state/provincial and local codes, and Airgas policies
Installs and maintains nitrogen on-site generation equipment.

Installs cryogenic bulk installations both at Airgas facilities and customer sites.

Repairs pressure reduction equipment associated with bulk delivery systems.

Analyzes and makes general repairs to electrical systems associated with N2 generation and cryogenic installations, including: motor controls and relays, low pressure, high pressure and liquid level alarm systems.

Installs decals and warning signs for the proper identification of hazards, warnings, ownership, normal operational settings, emergency contacts, etc.

Performs installation of piping systems in accordance with company SOP's.

Performs Site Surveys to assure compliance with all federal, state/provincial and local codes.

Assures security fencing is provided to protect installations from tampering or unauthorized entry.

Performs periodic preventative maintenance tasks on N2 generation equipment based on the PM schedule.

Performs annual inspections of all bulk installation sites to assure their condition and correct operation.

Adheres to and ensures that safety policies and procedures are followed.

Maintains an appropriate stock of recommended parts necessary to repair typical installations within the assigned customer base.
Comply with all Company and industry safety policies and procedures.

Obtain federal, state, and municipal/local required certifications in order to perform job tasks.

Commission, install, and maintain all inert high pressure packaged gas piping systems, mirco-bulk tanks, cryogenic dewer cylinders, vaporizers and manifold equipment at customer and Airgas sites to ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of our products to the customers' point of use.

Perform sight surveys at prospective customer locations to determine scope of job.

Perform cryogenic and high pressure piping systems inspections and repairs of such equipment as per NFPA standards and manufacturers recommended procedures to ensure operational safety and efficiency.

Service, inspect, use, and maintain compressors, pumps and other shop tools/equipment in good working condition and accordance with manufacturers recommended procedures.

Identify and communicate service problems to manager for timely repair response.

Maintain inventory of parts and required to perform service, inspection and maintain of all equipment associated with the basic function of this position.

Handle hazardous materials daily in a safe and approved manner.

Install piping and final line regulator systems for specialized applications.

Install and set alarms for automatic emergency reserve and back up system of gases.

Install manifolds and valves for use with high pressure gas cylinders.

Secures the necessary documentation and approvals of work performed (installations and/or removals)

Submit completed service orders, estimates and invoices to manager in timely manner to facilitate customer billing.

Demonstrate proficient skills; upgrades knowledge and skills on an on-going basis.

Maintain excellent customer service.

Flexible work schedule with ability to travel overnight.

Must attend company safety meetings.

Ensure proper and full time use of PPE.

Ensure any accident or injury is reported promptly to manager.

Must be able to operate in a drug-free workplace.

SECONDARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Other duties as assigned that fall within scope of job. This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of this position. Incumbents are expected to follow any other reasonable instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their foreman or manager. Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment.

Must be involved with the management of your qualifications to perform tasks. Level placement will be determined in accordance with geographical requirement, training, evaluation, and qualification in addition to peer review and management approval.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION, KNOW-HOW, AND EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

College or technical degree preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of diagnostic and/or repair experience in some or all of the following is required: cryogenics, high pressure piping, brazing, programmable controls, and process instrumentation.

Prior experience working with bulk gas delivery systems, pumps, or mechanical machinery.

Experience in the HVAC or plumbing industry with hands on welding/brazing skills a plus.

Able to understand piping and tank detail from manuals and mechanical drawings and/or P&ID's.

Ability to understand and apply applicable standards for good manufacturing practice set forth by the CGA, NFPA, NEC and other professional/regulatory bodies.

Ability to use hand tools (electrical and manual) in a safe manner.

Must have strong math skills; ability to calculate figures and units of measure.

Skills to prioritize integrated service activities to maximize time spent working on equipment at customer locations.

Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with both internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Must have a valid driver's license and clean DMV report, may require DOT physical.

Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customers' needs and managements' expectations.

Must be willing to be away from home for up to 3-5 days at a time for installs and certification schools.

Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet operational deadlines.

Takes initiative to problem solve and troubleshoot with results.

Must be able to operate a forklift and scissor lift, and be able to maintain appropriate certifications.

Ability to routinely lift 25-50 lbs and occasionally lift 51-80 lbs with material handling equipment.

Ability to work safely under pressure to meet deadlines.

Team player attitude with ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Pre-employment and random drug testing and background screen applies.

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Are you a MATCH?

EDUCATION, KNOW-HOW, AND EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

College or technical degree preferred.

Minimum of 2 years of diagnostic and/or repair experience in some or all of the following is required: cryogenics, high pressure piping, brazing, programmable controls, and process instrumentation.

Prior experience working with bulk gas delivery systems, pumps, or mechanical machinery.

Experience in the HVAC or plumbing industry with hands on welding/brazing skills a plus.

Able to understand piping and tank detail from manuals and mechanical drawings and/or P&ID's.

Ability to understand and apply applicable standards for good manufacturing practice set forth by the CGA, NFPA, NEC and other professional/regulatory bodies.

Ability to use hand tools (electrical and manual) in a safe manner.

Must have strong math skills; ability to calculate figures and units of measure.

Skills to prioritize integrated service activities to maximize time spent working on equipment at customer locations.

Must be customer service oriented and able to interact with both internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Must have a valid driver's license and clean DMV report, may require DOT physical.

Must be able to work flexible hours to meet customers' needs and managements' expectations.

Must be willing to be away from home for up to 3-5 days at a time for installs and certification schools.

Must be able to work occasional overtime to meet operational deadlines.

Takes initiative to problem solve and troubleshoot with results.

Must be able to operate a forklift and scissor lift, and be able to maintain appropriate certifications.

Ability to routinely lift 25-50 lbs and occasionally lift 51-80 lbs with material handling equipment.

Ability to work safely under pressure to meet deadlines.

Team player attitude with ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.

Pre-employment and random drug testing and background screen applies.

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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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