Compressor Technical Specialist

The Compressor Technical Specialist provides essential, hands-on support to the compressor maintenance department. This role is responsible for executing scheduled compressor maintenance, assembling new compressor builds, managing spare parts inventory, and conducting on-site training. Operating out of a combination home and local office in Dallas, TX, this position supports organization-wide growth and operational efficiencies through direct involvement in the research and development (R&D) of new processes.

1. Maintenance Execution & Technical Support * Schedule and perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on a variety of industrial compressors. * Build, assemble, and commission new compressor units according to engineering design specifications. * Monitor compressor operational efficiencies and perform real-time troubleshooting at plant facilities. * Provide essential technical support during plant construction phases and handle special project requests across Regional Companies.

2. R&D Support & Process Documentation * Test, evaluate, and verify new technologies or components designated for compressor systems. * Provide structured technical project management data to support R&D and broader engineering initiatives. * Draft, modify, and review process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) to ensure baseline facility compliance. * Proactively identify, document, and communicate process or profit improvement areas to departmental leadership.

3. Operational Control & Standardization * Manage local and regional inventory systems to ensure the immediate availability of critical spare parts and maintenance tooling. * Deploy and reinforce best operating practices for regional cylinder fill operations during field visits. * Deliver clear, on-site technical training to plant personnel regarding safe compressor operation and standard maintenance steps.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of dedicated maintenance-based mechanical experience.
• Technical Drafting: Hands-on experience with CAD platforms and basic developmental computer skills.
• Software Proficiency: Strong capability with Google Suite applications (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.).
• Core Competency: Must be a highly motivated self-starter capable of executing field tasks independently with minimal direct oversight
• Certification

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment, 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, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world., Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose., Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.