Specialty Gas Lab Technician

Coastal Welding Supply, an AWG Company, has an exciting career opportunity in Beaumont, TX.

About the role

The Specialty Gas Lab Technician conducts tests and prepares documentation for specialty gas cylinders, applying quality control procedures to samples in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This position performs routine analytical work on medical and specialty gases using gas chromatographs and process analyzers.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Handle high-pressure steel and aluminum cylinders with approved equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and math (algebra) skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to process detail-oriented tasks with high reliability

Benefits

• Competitive pay structure
• 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
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety and quality

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.