Location:
Houston, TX (HO) - Cust. installationsHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?Airgas is HIRING!Airgas is Hiring for an FLOXAL Reliability Technician!
At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.
We are looking for YOU!
Location: Mid-America, Great Lakes, or Midwest Region (Remote)
Reports to: National Standard Onsite Reliability Manager
Travel: 50-60% (including overnights)
Pay: $30-32/hour
Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.
Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.
Benefits: 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.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children. Birth mothers receive 14 weeks of leave at 100% pay, while other eligible associates receive up to 2 weeks of birth partner leave.
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.
Recruiter: Laura Brewer / laura.brewer@airgas.com / 832-954-4791
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Job Description Summary: The FLOXAL Reliability Service 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.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety in all operations and activities.
Promote a culture of safety within the team.
Monitor the performance of the FLOXAL fleet, ensuring all units operate efficiently.
Report any cases of performance degradation to the Field Service Manager (FSM) for prompt action.
Analyze operational details and follow up on action items to ensure accountability and progress.
Conduct periodic audits focused on safety compliance, preventive maintenance (PM), site conditions, and operational efficiency.
Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals to guide maintenance and troubleshooting efforts.
Collaboration with Management
Collaborate with regional management teams to ensure that preventive maintenance programs are completed, aligning with the company's strategic quality and efficiency goals.
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.
PLC operations: Be able to perform PLC configurations and changes to enhance plant performance.
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.
________________________Are you a MATCH?Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Trade school certification.
Fundamental mechanical skills.
Minimum of two (2) years of industrial field service experience, with a preference for experience in bulk cryogenic or gas generation systems.
Ability to interpret blueprints, P&ID, layout drawings, design specifications, manufacturer drawings, and architectural drawings relevant to bulk delivery sites.
Preferred Qualifications
HVAC or refrigeration certification, electrical experience, or ASSE Medical Gas Credentials are advantageous.
Understands and operated electronic test equipment such as signal generators, Hart communicators, and electrical measurement devices.
Proficiency in welding and brazing processes, especially silver brazing, is a plus.
Knowledge and understanding of cryogenic equipment and gases
Recruiter: Laura Brewer / laura.brewer@airgas.com / 832-954-4791
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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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