Job Description

Overview

Airgas is seeking a Field Service Technician in La Porte, TX, responsible for the installation, maintenance, and removal of cryogenic pressure vessels and associated equipment across various markets. The company values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and remove cryogenic pressure vessels and associated equipment.
  • Handle gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance checks on all Cryogenic Department assets.
  • Perform emergency corrective maintenance on Airgas and customer-owned assets.
  • Maintain accurate inventory of parts and supplies required for service duties.
  • Perform site surveys at prospective customer locations to determine proper equipment placement and sizing.
  • Work in a safe manner, adhering to all safety procedures and rules.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the safe operation of both electrical and manual hand tools.
  • Ability to acquire and maintain required Driver's License endorsements.
  • Must be able to operate a forklift and maintain necessary certifications.
  • Ability to pass required testing and acquire Boiler and Pressure Vessel Certification, Medical Certificate, and Brazing License.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and produce detailed process diagrams for customer sites.
  • Professional communication with customers and vendors.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday ON Call Expectation
  • Location: La Porte, TX - Miller Cut-Off Rd - Retail Shop

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in La Porte, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$38/hr across 349 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 La Porte, TX

We're tracking 31 other active welding openings in La Porte, TX right now, from 12 different employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 515 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in La Porte, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Worley (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $39/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near La Porte, TX

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