Field Services Technician

R Field Services Technician (Open)

Location:

Baton Rouge, LA
- Pecue
- Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Field Service Technician, Baton Rouge, LA!

We are looking for you!

• Work Schedule: Monday
  - Friday ON Call Expectation
• Perform emergency corrective maintenance on Airgas and customer-owned assets.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Comprehensive Family Benefits:Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents:We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

The Field Service Technician for the Gulf Coast Region is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and removal of cryogenic pressure vessels and associated equipment across industrial, medical, and specialty gas markets. This role requires high-level technical proficiency in managing electrical systems, PLC controllers, and gaseous systems while ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and hazardous material handling.

• Install, maintain, and remove cryogenic pressure vessels and associated equipment (vaporizers, cryopumps, final lines, gas mixers, auto-changeovers, external alarm panels, exterior piping, and telemetry units) for Airgas and customer facilities. This includes handling gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide.
• Install, maintain, and remove gaseous systems, including nitrogen generators/membranes, air compressors, High-Pressure/Low-Pressure (HP/LP) reserve systems, auto-switchovers, and fill plant systems.
• Conduct preventative maintenance checks on all Cryogenic Department assets on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Perform emergency corrective maintenance on Airgas and customer-owned assets.
• Maintain accurate inventory of parts and supplies required for service duties.
• Work in a safe manner, adhering to all safety procedures and rules mandated by State, Federal, and Company regulations.
• Handle hazardous materials daily in a safe and approved manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Perform site surveys at prospective customer locations to determine proper equipment placement and sizing.

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Are you a MATCH?

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Must possess a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the safe operation of both electrical and manual hand tools.
• Ability to acquire and maintain required Driver's License endorsements.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and maintain necessary certifications.
• Ability to pass required testing and acquire the following:
  • Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification
  • Medical Certificate
  • Brazing License
• Ability to read, interpret, and produce detailed process diagrams for customer sites.
• Professional communication with customers and vendors; must maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to read and interpret various documents, including MSDS, safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and P&'s.

• Post-secondary education equivalent to a one-year technical college or similar background is a valued…