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Job Description

Overview

Airgas is hiring a Field Service Technician in Atlanta, GA, to install and service bulk industrial and medical gas delivery systems. The role involves ensuring safe operation, repairs, and maintenance of cryogenic pumps and systems while adhering to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

  • Install and service cryogenic bulk installations at Airgas facilities and customer sites.
  • Respond to emergencies round the clock, ensuring continuous support for critical operations.
  • Repair pressure reduction equipment linked to bulk delivery systems.
  • Conduct repairs and analyses of electrical systems associated with cryogenic installations.
  • Calculate vaporizer sizes for specific applications and ensure proper equipment identification.
  • Carry out installation of piping systems in accordance with industry standards and company SOPs.
  • Perform site surveys and obtain necessary permits before work commencement.
  • Ensure the security of installations through appropriate measures.
  • Conduct operational due diligence during acquisitions and inspections.
  • Maintain accurate records of equipment and conduct preventative maintenance.
  • Uphold safety policies and procedures at all times.
  • Manage spare parts inventory and report as required.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or welding.
  • Ability to obtain a Certified Braze Certificate within 30 days of employment.
  • Potential to obtain Medical Installation Certification within 120 days of employment.
  • At least two years of industrial field service experience, ideally in gas generation systems.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 99 and NFPA 55 requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with cryogenic equipment, pressure piping, and compressors.
  • Proficiency in welding and brazing processes.
  • Thorough understanding of cryogenic and high-pressure gas characteristics and hazards.
  • Independence and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Effective collaboration with diverse personalities and backgrounds.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
  • Strong communication and analytical skills.
  • Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule - Monday - 7am - 3:30pm
  • On Call Responsibilities
  • Occasional Overtime
  • Referral Bonus
  • Comprehensive Family Benefits
  • Benefits start after just 30 days of employment

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $27–$49/hr across 30 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 95 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 76 different employers. 53 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 407 other active welding openings from 255 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

Airgas currently has 1 other opening live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7), and Mullins Mechanical (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $32/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. Atlanta is among them.

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