R10051362 Field Service Engineer (Open)

Location:

Cheshire, CT (ASG) - Management

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Field Service Engineer is responsible for driving the install, repair, maintenance & lifecycle management of our automated systems and services which differentiate Airgas as the US leader in Bulk, Package, and Specialty Gases. The candidate must possess knowledge and ability across mechanical & electrical engineering as well as the IT field. The candidate must also be able to effectively communicate the purpose of these Airgas systems with a variety of clientele. This candidate must sustain a culture of safety, passion, hard-work, innovation and accountability that will make Airgas the place to be for top talent interested in developing and delivering Advanced Systems & Services.

Collaborate with management, engineering, IT, safety, and production personnel on system support activities at AT&S across Airgas production facilities nationwide.

Assist with Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams. 

Serve as a cross functional member on a multi-disciplined team to assist with maintenance of automated gas filling, blending, and analytical systems. 

Technical ability to build, repair, and maintain all systems within AT&S.

Ability to differentiate and resolve mechanical, electrical, analytical and IT related issues.

Advanced troubleshooting skills required for more sophisticated automation systems remote/on-site

Efficiently plan and execute all service requirements pertaining to field assets.

Coordinate and execute system installations. 

Up to 75% travel by car and airplane. Home most weekends. 

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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field of study or equivalent experience.

5+ years’ experience safely installing and maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing complex and safety sensitive automated systems. 

5+ years experience in an Industrial Gas Plant Environment. 

Knowledge of electrical codes: NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, NFPA 496, UL 508A, etc.

3-5 years’ experience with industrial controls, computer and PLC networks, set up and assistance.

High attention to detail, and ability to interpret intricate drawings and instruction manuals. 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of complex variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Demonstrable history of completing projects on time and within budget.

Experience managing and knowledge of the following areas highly desirable:

Specialty Gases

Computer Engineering / IT

Electronics

Electrical systems

IO/ PLC control systems & methodologies

FEA, CFD, Hazops

Experience with PLC controls 

HAZOP procedures

Vision systems

Robotics

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability

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We care about and support our Airgas Families. 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,  including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. 

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 for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive 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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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies 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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