Field Service Technician

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Cryogenic Technician will assist in the installation and repair of high pressure cylinder piping systems, cryogenic bulk tanks, mirco-bulk tanks, cryogenic dewer cylinders, vaporizers and manifold equipment at Airgas facilities and customer sites to ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of our products to the customers' point of use. Technician will be responsible for performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance checks on cryogenic pressure vessels, production/plant equipment and maintain inventory of parts and supplies. Install and troubleshoot Telemetry. Obtain brazing certification.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Comply with all Company and industry safety policies and procedures.

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

• Assist in the service, inspection, use, and maintain compressors, pumps and other shop tools/equipment in clean 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.

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

• Maintain excellent customer service.

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

• Flexible work schedule.

• Must attend company safety meetings.

• General office/facility housekeeping

• Other duties as assigned.

• Required to participate in the on-call program.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Required Education:

• High school diploma required. College or technical degree preferred.

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• Desired minimum of 1+ years of diagnostic and/or repair experience in some or all of the following is required: cryogenics, high pressure piping, brazing, programmable controls, pumping systems, mechanical aptitude and/or process instrumentation preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSA's):

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

• 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.

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

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

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

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

• Takes initiative to problem solve and troubleshoot with results.

• 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.

• Detailed-oriented with good organizational skills.

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

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

Physical Demands:

• Secures the necessary documentation and approvals of work performed

• The USES category for this position is Medium. While performing the duties of this job the associate is regularly required to stand (up to 2 hours), kneel, squat, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, as well as talk and hear.

• The associate will be required to routinely lift 25-50 lbs and occasionally lift 51-80 lbs with material handling equipment for more than 10 feet.

• Associate is required by this position to use hands to fingers to feel objects, work tools or controls.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

• The associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• The associate will spend the majority of the time in the customer facility and on route to the customer facility.

• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

• Job requires visitation of various Airgas and customer sites, which have varying environments/conditions, layouts, and accessibility.

NOTE: The above stated duties are intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility nor does it imply an employment agreement.

The hourly base pay range for this position in New Jersey is $30.00/hr. - $32.00/hr. Please note that the hourly base pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. 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.

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.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas 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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