Specialty Gas Lab Technician

American Welding & Gas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Company Paid Term Life Insurance

Company Paid Short-term and Long-term 

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan (with Company {

Job summary

Coastal Welding Supply, an AWG Company, seeks a Specialty Gas Lab Technician in Beaumont, TX to conduct tests and document results for specialty gas cylinders. You will apply QC procedures and work with gas chromatographs and process analyzers to ensure compliant gas mixtures.

The role requires handling high-pressure cylinders, ensuring safety, and adhering to SOPs. Experience with analytical equipment and a quality-focused mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Familiarity with gas chromatography and process gas analyzers.
• 1–3 years of industrial/specialty gas experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and math (algebra).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to handle high-pressure cylinders with approved equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review product orders to ensure mixtures can be produced safely and effectively.
• Adjust product recipes as needed.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of raw materials and base mixed product.
• Fill high pressure pure and mixed gases.
• Use gas chromatography and process gas analyzers to certify gas mixtures.
• Operate manual and automatic instruments and equipment.
• Comply with OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT, and local regulations.
• Comply with ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 quality standards.
• Prepare product for shipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair production/analytical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gas chromatography

Process gas analyzers

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Coastal Welding Supply an AWG Company, has an exciting career opportunity for a Specialty Gas Lab Technician in Beaumont, TX.The Specialty Gas Lab Technician is responsible for conducting tests and preparing documentation for specialty gas cylinders and applying quality control procedures to samples submitted for approval in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position will also perform routine analytical work on medical and specialty gases using various types of analytical equipment including gas chromatographs and process analyzers.

AWG Offers:

• A competitive pay structure
• A collaborative team environment focused on safety and quality
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (with no waiting period)
• Company Paid Term Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with Company Match) (8)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Drug free work environment

Duties:

• Review product orders to ensure mixtures can be produced safely and effectively
• Adjust product recipes as needed
• Assist in maintaining inventory of raw material and base mixed product for use in the production of specialty gases
• Fill high pressure pure and mixed gases
• Use gas chromatography and process gas analyzers to certify gas mixtures
• Operate manual and automatic instruments and equipment
• Comply with local, state and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT, etc.)
• Comply with Compressed Gas Association guidelines
• Comply with company quality management system policies regarding ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 standards
• Prepare product for shipment
• Troubleshoot and repair production and/or analytical equipment as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 4 year college degree or similar work experience preferred
• Familiarity with gas chromatography and process gas analyzers
• 1-3 years of Industrial/Specialty Gas experience preferred
• Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and math (algebra) skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to handle high-pressure steel and aluminum cylinders with approved equipment
• Must be able to process detail-oriented tasks with high reliability

About Us:

American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) is one of the largest independent packaged gas companies in the U.S., with over 100 branch locations, 18 gas fill plants in 21 states, stretching from Montana to Florida. Our dedicated team of over 600 associates serves a diverse customer base in over 30 states and Canada. AWG is growing rapidly and looking for top talent to move us forward! American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.