Oxygen Technician (O2 Tech)
This job is second shift: Mon-Fri, 3:30pm to 12:00am (3:30-4:00 is required for turnover with 1st shift)
Training: Training will be on first shift, 7:00am to 4:00pm, and will be 2 weeks to 1 month depending on prior experience of employee.
Job Summary
The Oxygen Technician (O2 Tech) is responsible for inspecting, cleaning, maintaining, testing, and certifying life-critical oxygen and breathing air systems. These systems support high-reliability environments such as aviation, space, nuclear, diving, and industrial operations. The technician ensures all equipment is safe, functional, compliant with applicable standards, and properly documented before being returned to service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect, clean, test, and maintain oxygen and breathing air equipment, including cylinders, regulators, converters, fittings, valves, and related components.
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment using approved procedures and simple hand tools.
- Replace consumable and wear components such as O-rings, seals, adapters, and fittings.
- Perform pressure, leak, and functional tests to verify system integrity and safety.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and verify proper operation after repair.
- Maintain accurate, complete records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, and certifications in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Work primarily within controlled areas, and occasionally within the OICR or other designated workspaces, following all cleanliness and safety protocols.
- Follow strict handling, cleanliness, and contamination-control procedures for oxygen systems.
- Comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards applicable to life-support and breathing systems.
- Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement efforts related to equipment reliability and safety.