nexAir Careers: How We Nurture a Culture of Collaboration and Innovation

Some workplaces talk about innovation. Others actually live it. At nexAir, innovation happens when someone in our fill plant notices a way to improve safety protocols, when a delivery driver suggests a more efficient route, or when our customer service team develops a new way to track customer preferences. Real innovation comes from people who feel empowered to speak up and try new approaches.

Our culture thrives on the belief that the best ideas can come from anywhere. The experienced plant operator who’s been with us for fifteen years might team up with a recent engineering graduate to solve a technical challenge. A sales representative might collaborate with our operations team to develop a custom delivery solution for a complex customer need.

Where Good Ideas Take Root

Innovation starts with psychological safety. People need to feel comfortable sharing half-formed thoughts, asking questions that might seem obvious, and proposing solutions that could fail. We’ve built our culture around the understanding that breakthrough thinking often emerges from seemingly ordinary conversations.

Collaboration Across All Levels

Hierarchy matters for decision-making, but it shouldn’t block communication. Our organizational structure encourages interaction between departments and seniority levels. Project teams form around specific challenges, bringing together people based on expertise and interest rather than just job titles.

New employees often bring fresh perspectives that challenge established processes. We pair them with experienced mentors who help them understand our systems while encouraging them to question why we do things certain ways. This combination of institutional knowledge and outside perspective consistently generates valuable insights.

Learning That Fuels Growth

Continuous learning drives both individual development and organizational innovation. Our training programs extend far beyond safety requirements and job-specific skills. We invest in leadership development, technical certifications, and cross-training opportunities that help people expand their capabilities and build on their KnowHow™.

Many of our supervisors and managers started in entry-level positions and grew through internal development programs. These career progressions create leaders who understand our operations from the ground up and maintain strong connections with frontline employees.

We also encourage external learning through conference attendance, industry workshops, and continuing education support. When team members bring back new knowledge from outside sources, they often identify applications that improve our processes or customer service approaches.

Innovation in Daily Operations

Breakthrough innovation captures attention, but incremental improvements often create the most value. We celebrate both types of progress. Small process refinements, safety enhancements, and customer service improvements receive the same recognition as major system overhauls.

Our equipment maintenance teams regularly develop custom tools and techniques that improve efficiency and safety. Customer service representatives create new communication protocols based on customer feedback patterns. Delivery drivers design loading procedures that reduce handling time and product damage.

This focus on continuous improvement creates momentum that builds over time. Small innovations compound into significant operational advantages, while the culture of experimentation prepares us for larger transformative opportunities.

Building Tomorrow’s Capabilities

The industrial gas industry continues evolving with new technologies, changing customer needs, and emerging applications. Our collaborative culture positions us to adapt quickly and capitalize on new opportunities. When everyone feels invested in our collective success, change becomes an exciting challenge rather than a disruptive threat.

We’re always looking for people who want to contribute to this kind of environment. Whether you’re someone who loves solving technical puzzles, enjoys improving processes, or thrives on customer interaction, there are opportunities here to make a real impact while building a meaningful career.

At nexAir, we help each other Forge Forward through the combined power of individual talent and collective innovation.