Specialty Gas Filler​/Analyzer; Lab Analyst

Overview

R Specialty Gas Filler/Analyzer (Lab Analyst) (Open) –

Location:

Salem, NH (NEA) - Filling industrial

Airgas is Hiring for a Specialty Gas Filler/Analyzer (Lab Analyst) in South Salem, NH. Airgas is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We are looking for you!

• Performs cylinder analyses & ensures compliance in accordance with the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ISO, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Safety Management System (SMS) objectives.

• Calculates to produce mixtures to meet required production tolerances and documents analytical results. Makes flammable/oxidizer calculations where necessary to ensure that a mixture can be safely made.

• Selects cylinders and valve combinations to ensure compatibility with the mix and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Performs analyses of gas mixtures related to composition and compliance with production and analytical tolerances investigating any discrepancies. Performs analysis on samples of pure gases to determine levels of impurities and comparison with Airgas specifications to determine whether the sample passes or fails.

• Calculates and documents analytical results.

• Operates control panels, containing valves and pressure gauges, and scales to accurately measure components into cylinders.

• Blends a full range of components including flammable gases, corrosive materials, toxic materials, and liquefiable components.

• Provides customers with the highest level of service by ensuring that all special product requests are met.

• Provides technical support to production lab by validating standards and performing intermediate analyses as needed.

• Completes all necessary documentation to accurately record all production actions.

• Supports all safety standards in the production of cylinder gases including assisting with internal industrial, medical and specialty gas audits as directed by manager. Complies with company guidelines and procedures as well as government regulations relating to the safe handling of hazardous materials/cylinder gases including loading methods, loading for safety, availability of cylinders, and weight distribution.

• Maintains a positive and productive work environment through active participation in laboratory meetings and assigned team activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school degree or GED required.

• A minimum of 1 year of related technical experience. In lieu of specific industry experience, may accept an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prefer prior technical experience with compressed/welding gases, gas analysis and gas lab equipment.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Ability to work flexible schedule to meet management requirements and customer expectations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.

• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.

• Must be able to safely drive a forklift.

• Will be required to move / transport materials weighing up to 60 pounds and move up to 125 pounds with the aid of material handling equipment which may require frequent bending, twisting and reaching motions.

• Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions. Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from
  -10 to over 100 degrees.

• Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Chemistry or related degree field strongly preferred.

• Prior experience utilizing SAP preferred.

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,…