Airgas, Inc.

Field Service Technician Trainee

Posted on: 2 Oct 2021

West Chicago, IL

Job Description

Your responsibilities:

?   Participates in all trainings as necessary to develop a high level of technical competence in all field service job duties to include, but not limited to the following:

o   Installation and repair of on-site nitrogen generation systems (FLOXAL), high pressure cylinder piping systems, cryogenic bulk tanks, micro-bulk tanks, cryogenic dewar cylinders, vaporizers and manifold equipment.

o   Performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance checks on cryogenic on-site nitrogen generation systems, pressure vessels, production/plant equipment.

o   Maintaining appropriate inventory of parts and supplies.

o   Installation and troubleshooting of telemetry or TeleFlo monitoring systems.

?   Receives instruction on compliance with Airgas Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) per our Industrial Management System (IMS).

?   Participates with a trained FLOXAL Field Service Technician and Field Service Supervisor in the following:

o   Safe operation of equipment such as compressors, filters, driers, heaters, vaporizers, mixers, telemetry, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and other related equipment.

o   Installation of on-site nitrogen generation systems, cryogenic bulk & gaseous bulk tanks at Airgas facilities and customer sites.

o   Diagnosing problems.

o   Repair work projects on on-site nitrogen generation systems, bulk vessels, high pressure systems and cryogenic transport trailers.

o   Preventative maintenance inspections on all on-site nitrogen generation systems and cryogenic equipment.

o   Repairing controls, valves, piping and regulators.

o   Installation of piping systems in accordance with company SOP’s.

o   Site surveys to assure compliance with all federal, state/provincial and local codes.

?   Completes required paperwork on a timely basis.

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

?   Completes all assigned duties/jobs within an appropriate timeframe.

?   The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

 Qualifications
Are you a MATCH?

?  High school diploma or equivalent.

?  Must have, or be able to obtain, a Certified Brazer Certificate, within 90 days of employment.

?  Must have a valid driver’s license.

?  Prior electrical experience or experience working with power tools and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) preferred.

?  Ability to work with cryogenic equipment, pumps, pressure piping, compressors, and to troubleshoot system problems

?  Ability to gain a basic understanding of welding, brazing processes (specifically silver brazing).

?  Ability to learn to read blueprints and design specifications, manufacturer drawings, architectural drawings related to bulk delivery sites associated with customer installations.

?  Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

?  Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines, as well as with others.

?  Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of explaining information to customers and employees.

?  Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position’s responsibilities. 

Airgas, Inc.

Radnor Twp, PA

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is the 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 refrigerants, ammonia products, and process chemicals. Dedicated to improving the performance of its more than 1 million customers, Airgas safely and reliably provides products, services and expertise through its more than 18,000 associates, over 1,100 locations, robust e-Business platform, and Airgas Total Access telesales channel. As an Air Liquide company, the world leader in gases, technology and services for Industry and Health, Airgas offers customers an unrivaled global footprint and industry leading technology and innovations.