Chemical Technician - Gas Analyzer

Chemical Technician - Gas Analyzer

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $39.50 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 7:30 AM 4:30 PM, Phoenix time zone (varies)
• Travel Requirements: Occasional local travel (approximately 3 miles each way) between the gas plant site and the customer's Central Utility Plant for transportation of analyzers and calibration gas cylinders across public roadways, using a plant truck (F150 equivalent).
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Metrology Quality Engineer will report to the Operations Quality Manager and will be responsible for the end-to-end quality control of manufacturing processes (IQC, IPQC, OQC), with a strong technical focus on analytical instrumentation (GC, GC-MS, moisture and oxygen analyzer) and TVOC monitoring. This role drives the deployment of quality engineering tools (FMEA, SPC) across the site, manages instrument health (calibration, MSA), oversees supplier quality for critical parts, and ensures strict adherence to compliance standards with the authority to intervene in non-conforming operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Instrumentation & Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

• Analyzer Management: Manage and coordinate processes and analyzers (GC, GC-MS, moisture and oxygen analyzers) across sites. Ensure data integrity through Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
• MSA Execution: Perform Measurement System Analysis, including calibration, Gage R&R (GR&R), and long-term stability studies. Troubleshoot and resolve any non-conforming events related to instrumentation.
• Maintenance & Assets: Manage Preventive Maintenance (PM), acceptance tests, and critical spare parts inventory for analyzers (Inline/Offline GCMS, GC, Moisture, and Oxygen analyzers).

2. Supplier Management & Resources

• Gas Standards Management: Manage the inventory, certification, and usage of Standard Gases to ensure adherence to the calibration schedule.
• Vendor Relations: Conduct supplier spot check audits regarding analytical equipment and services to ensure external partners meet quality standards. Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing for new equipment.

3. Process Quality Control & Compliance

• End-to-End QC: Execute quality control for Incoming (IQC), In-Process (IPQC), and Outgoing (OQC) stages in collaboration with Facility and Operation Quality Managers, with a specific focus on TVOCs (Total Volatile Organic Compounds) monitoring.
• Stop-Work Authority: Monitor operations for compliance with approved quality and safety rules. Exercise the authority to stop any activity that poses a risk to customer quality or safety and immediately notify responsible managers to initiate corrective actions.
• Deviation Management: Support site investigations for quality issues on the analyzer. Drive product quality improvements through participation in root cause analysis and the implementation of Preventive and Corrective Actions (CAPA).

4. Quality Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Tool Deployment: Drive the deployment of QC methods and quality tools on-site, including FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), RCA (Root Cause Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology, and Control Charts to enhance process stability.
• Data Analysis: Utilize statistical methods to monitor process performance and identify trends for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Skills

• Gas Analyzer Maintenance and troubleshooting specifically
• Operate Gas chromatography equipment
• Statistical process controls knowledge and experience

Preferred Skills

• Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with Gas Chromatographs, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Moisture, and Oxygen analyzers. Familiarity with Total volatile organic compounds analyses and measurement tools is highly preferred.
• Troubleshooting: Must be able to develop and execute plans to troubleshoot complex industrial gas equipment.
• Quality Tools: Proficient in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA (GR&R), and Root Cause Analysis.
• Communication: Strong technical and interpersonal communication skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Required Experience

• 1 2 years minimum operating industrial gas analyzers or semiconductor-grade chemical analyses.
• Proven experience in Quality Control (IQC/IPQC/OQC) within a chemical, industrial gas, or semiconductor environment.
• US Navy Engineering Laboratory Technicians are also acceptable.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Previous experience in highly sensitive fields such as medical-grade production, nuclear, or semiconductor production.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work location: Industrial Gas Plant and Semiconductor Central Utility Plant.
• OSHA PPE required: FR clothing, Safety Shoes, Hard hat, Safety Glasses, 4-gas monitors.
• Will be working with chemicals including: Hydrogen, CO2, Helium, Nitrogen, Argon, Potassium Hydroxide.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position.
• Occasional driving of a plant truck (F150 equivalent) for equipment transportation to the Central Utility Plant.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs required.
• Willingness to provide rotational on-call to support the facility.
• Hours per week: 40 50.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• This position has contract-to-full-time conversion potential; conversion to a full-time role is likely but not guaranteed.
• Interview process: Initial screening via Teams, followed by in-person interview preferred.

About the Client

Industry: Manufacturing & Operations / Industrial Gases. Typical roles include Production Technician and Commissioning Manager. Work is performed fully on-site. This organization maintains comprehensive job descriptions with detailed responsibility breakdowns, clear contract terms, explicit work authorization requirements, and structured sections for requirements and benefits. Compliance focus includes strict U.S. work authorization, HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) standards, OSHA, and EPA regulatory compliance, with safety protocols as core job requirements. Roles involve hazardous materials (cryogenic gases, ultra-high-purity nitrogen) requiring specialized training and safety certifications, and may include significant on-call or shift work requirements.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-07670 Industry: Engineering

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