Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician

Airgas is Hiring for a Field Service Technician in Shreveport, LA!

Installs and maintain cryogenic pressure vessels in industrial, medical, specialty gas and welding markets. Attends in house and external training to develop expertise in working with bulk gas delivery systems serviced by Airgas Mid South. Performs installation, preventative maintenance and repairs on bulk gas delivery systems manufactured or distributed by Airgas Mid South. Collaborates with the team to safely operate an Airgas vehicle from facility to customer locations to complete duties and work orders. Maintains company vehicle, tools, truck inventory and equipment to be able to respond to customer needs in a timely manner.

• Deliver, install and maintain all cryogenic pressure vessels in the customer base.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on a regularly scheduled basis of all cryogenic pressure vessels.
• Coordinate and maintain inventory of parts and supplies needed to perform duties.
• Responsibly manage hazardous materials daily in a safe and approved manner.
• Install piping and final line regulator systems for medical and industrial applications.
• Set alarms for automatic emergency reserve systems of gases at hospitals.
• Install manifolds for use with high pressure gas cylinders.
• Install and maintain cryogenic pumps and drives to all branch locations.
• Do sight surveys at prospective customer locations to understand requirements and build alignment on what is needed to perform the installations.
• Install and maintain cryogenic pumping systems on delivery trucks.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace and attend safety meetings.
• Follows the Airgas safety procedures and attends monthly safety meetings.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Capability to write routine reports and professional correspondence.
• Experience and good skills with troubleshooting.
• Valid Drivers license is needed.
• Experience with operating a forklift and maintaining the necessary certifications.
• Will need to pass required testing and obtain Medical Certificate and Brazing License.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays.
• Experience in the safe operation of both electrical and manual hand tools.
• 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&ID's.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with bulk gas delivery systems.
• Prior experience in the HVAC or plumbing industry.
• Prior experience working on pumps or mechanical machinery.