Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.
Cryogenic Service Technician
Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc., Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
JOB SUMMARY
The Service Technician is responsible for safely installing and maintaining cryogenic and non-cryogenic bulk gas storage systems. The Technician will dispatch from their home for standard 8‑hour days. Overtime may be needed for emergency repairs and customer installations. Most customers are within a two‑hour radius of the Technician and are typically serviced during normal business hours. Training will primarily be on‑the‑job along with some classroom training to cover SOPs and code requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Complete physical tasks necessary to install and maintain bulk gas systems. This often includes moving system assemblies, lifting pipes, and using hand tools. Systems are outdoors and work must be completed in typical seasonal conditions.
Professionally interact with customers, project managers, sales reps, contractors, and inspectors.
Complete site surveys as an initial step in the planning process of a bulk gas installation.
Complete annual tank inspections at all accounts within the assigned territory, ensuring compliance with SOPs and codes.
Work 8–12‑hour days in the assigned territory, with occasional overnight trips.
Safely operate a company‑provided service truck.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education – Associate’s degree; high school diploma or GED is required; college or technical degree is preferred.
Experience – 4–6 years; a minimum of 5 years in a related field is preferred, ideally with experience in the industrial gas industry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Must be able to read/understand P&IDs and materials of construction, site layouts; understand the operation and functionality of valves, regulators, and piping.
Must be an organized self‑starter who can effectively plan their week’s work.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Driver’s License – Required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands Category: This job is performed in the field with frequent use of hand tools.
Stationary Position – Occasionally
Move/Traverse – Frequently
Stationary Position/Seated – Frequently
Transport/Lifting – Frequently 25 lbs
Transport/Carrying – Frequently 25 lbs
Exerting Force/Pushing – Occasionally
Exerting Force/Pulling – Occasionally
Ascend/Descend – Frequently
Balancing – Occasionally
Position Self/Stooping – Occasionally
Position Self/Kneeling – Frequently
Position Self/Crouching – Frequently
Position Self/Crawling – Rarely
Reaching – Frequently
Handling – Frequently
Grasping – Frequently
Feeling – Occasionally
Communicate/Talking
Communicate/Hearing
Repetitive Motions – Occasionally
Coordination – Frequently
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Daily trips to customer locations that are most often within two hours of the Technician’s home. Trips further away might occasionally require overnight stays.
EEO STATEMENT The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Complete physical tasks necessary to install and maintain bulk gas systems. This often includes moving system assemblies, lifting pipes, and using hand tools. Systems are outdoors and work must be completed in typical seasonal conditions.
Professionally interact with customers, project managers, sales reps, contractors, and inspectors.
Complete site surveys as an initial step in the planning process of a bulk gas installation.
Complete annual tank inspections at all accounts within the assigned territory, ensuring compliance with SOPs and codes.
Work 8–12‑hour days in the assigned territory, with occasional overnight trips.
Safely operate a company‑provided service truck.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education – Associate’s degree; high school diploma or GED is required; college or technical degree is preferred.
Experience – 4–6 years; a minimum of 5 years in a related field is preferred, ideally with experience in the industrial gas industry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Must be able to read/understand P&IDs and materials of construction, site layouts; understand the operation and functionality of valves, regulators, and piping.
Must be an organized self‑starter who can effectively plan their week’s work.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Driver’s License – Required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands Category: This job is performed in the field with frequent use of hand tools.
Stationary Position – Occasionally
Move/Traverse – Frequently
Stationary Position/Seated – Frequently
Transport/Lifting – Frequently 25 lbs
Transport/Carrying – Frequently 25 lbs
Exerting Force/Pushing – Occasionally
Exerting Force/Pulling – Occasionally
Ascend/Descend – Frequently
Balancing – Occasionally
Position Self/Stooping – Occasionally
Position Self/Kneeling – Frequently
Position Self/Crouching – Frequently
Position Self/Crawling – Rarely
Reaching – Frequently
Handling – Frequently
Grasping – Frequently
Feeling – Occasionally
Communicate/Talking
Communicate/Hearing
Repetitive Motions – Occasionally
Coordination – Frequently
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Daily trips to customer locations that are most often within two hours of the Technician’s home. Trips further away might occasionally require overnight stays.
EEO STATEMENT The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.
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