Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Airgas is hiring for a Maintenance Technician in Independence, OH! Candidates can also reside in PA, NJ & NY Area! Mechanically Inclined Encouraged to apply!!

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The Maintenance Technician is a crucial member of our Floxal Reliability team, responsible for ensuring the secure and efficient installation, maintenance, and servicing of Onsite nitrogen generation plants. This role combines fieldwork with technical expertise to meet operational and safety standards, complying with federal, state/provincial, and local codes, as well as Airgas policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety Adherence: Strictly adhere to safety protocols and procedures, promoting a culture of safety within the team.
• Support Installation: Assist in the installation of Floxal systems at customer sites.
• On-Site Maintenance: Perform on-site installation and maintenance of nitrogen generation equipment.
• Electrical Repairs: Analyze and undertake general repairs to electrical systems connected to N2 generation and cryogenic installations, including motor controls, relays, and alarm systems.
• Piping System Expertise: Execute mechanical installations following company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Preventative Maintenance: Assist in executing routine preventative maintenance tasks on N2 generation equipment according to the maintenance schedule.
• Additional Responsibilities: Undertake additional duties as assigned to enhance operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

To excel in this role, candidates must fulfill each job duty competently. The following qualifications reflect the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations can be made for candidates with disabilities.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school certification.
• HVAC or refrigeration certification, electrical experience, or ASSE Medical Gas Credentials are advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of industrial field service experience, with a preference for experience in bulk cryogenic or gas generation systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated trainability and aptitude for learning.
• Fundamental mechanical skills.
• Proficiency in welding and brazing processes, especially silver brazing, is a plus.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, P&ID, layout drawings, design specifications, manufacturer drawings, and architectural drawings relevant to bulk delivery sites.
• Capability to comprehend safety guidelines, material safety data sheets, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic mathematical proficiency.
• Ability to operate autonomously under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Clear and effective communication skills for relaying information to both customers and colleagues.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Displays independent judgment and initiative in problem-solving, customer interactions, and handling sensitive information.
• Demonstrates self-motivation, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and robust teamwork skills.

Physical Demands:

• Regular movement throughout office and manufacturing locations.
• Frequent active listening and information exchange.
• Regular observation and assessment of information.
• Computer use, telephone operation, and occasional driving of a motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift/move materials weighing 25-75 pounds, including bending, twisting, reaching, climbing, and other physical maneuvers.
• Essential sensory abilities, including talking, hearing, seeing, and using hands for various tasks.
• Flexible availability for occasional overtime and extended periods of standing/sitting.

Work Environment:

• Noise levels ranging from moderate to high.
• Exposure to varying outdoor temperatures.
• Possible exposure to moving mechanical parts and electrical hazards.
• Frequent travel 60-80%
• Overnight travel.
• Reliable transportation required

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.

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.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.