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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for specialty gas in the United States is $23.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a specialty gas?

A Specialty Gas job typically involves the production, handling, and distribution of high-purity gases used in industries like healthcare, electronics, and research laboratories. Employees in this field may be responsible for gas blending, quality control, cylinder filling, and ensuring safety compliance. They often work with specialized equipment to maintain gas purity and proper mixtures for specific applications. Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols are essential in this role.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in a specialty gas position?

A typical day in a Specialty Gas role often involves preparing, analyzing, and distributing specialty gases, conducting quality control tests, and ensuring proper storage and handling according to strict safety standards. You may collaborate closely with laboratory staff, production teams, and customers to address technical inquiries and fulfill specific gas requirements. Managing detailed records, monitoring equipment, and troubleshooting issues are all regular parts of the job. The work environment is usually a combination of laboratory and industrial settings, requiring both independent tasks and teamwork to maintain smooth and safe operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the specialty gas position, and why are they important?

To succeed in a Specialty Gas role, you typically need a background in chemistry or engineering, knowledge of gas handling and distribution, and familiarity with regulatory safety standards. Experience with gas chromatographs, cylinders, valves, and specialty gas calibration equipment is highly valued, and certifications such as OSHA or HazMat may be required. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective teamwork are important soft skills in this position. These competencies are essential for ensuring safe operations, meeting product specifications, and maintaining compliance in a technical and regulated environment.

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Infographic showing various Specialty Gas job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,752 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Specialty Gas Purification and Equipment Sales Specialist - Montgomeryville, PA

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.

Montgomeryville, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Matheson rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 86 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Representing a core business unit for MATHESON, this salesperson is responsible for increasing MATHESON's purifier, abatement and specialty gas equipment sales and market share within a defined territory by managing the sales process related to abatement, purification and specialty gas equipment. 



Essential Functions

Essential Function

The Sales Specialist will increase sales and market share by developing relationships achieving levels of trust and credibility with the clients' operation, engineering, lab personnel, safety, and procurement departments.  Working directly with customers and supporting MATHESON's Specialty and Packaged Gas sales teams the SGPE will drive our equipment sales initiatives.

Job Overview:

The SGPE will be responsible for sales and market share growth within a multi-state territory.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Understand and adhere to company safety work policies and operating practices: report safety incidents and near misses.
  • Increase sales and market share of specialty gas purification, abatement, and equipment sales through direct and indirect sales activities within a defined territory.
  • Develop sales leads into profitable accounts collaborating directly with customers and supporting local sales teams within defined regions.
  • Serve as a conduit for information between clients and our senior management, operations, and quality assurance departments.
  • Provide management with regular reporting and updates regarding key customer, prospects, and projects.
  • Conduct sales calls for the specialty gas purification, abatement, and equipment directly to customers.
  • Identify and assist in managing quotes and customer follow-up with Customer Service and Internal Salespersons.
  • Assist in the knowledge of facility bulk gas purification systems, specialty gas equipment and delivery system and abatement material.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts with customers.
  • Follow up with monthly reports of sales and targets.
  • Answer technical questions from customers to assist in the correct product offering.
  • Work with teams to establish and maintain operating and maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance schedules for purification systems.

         This position requires a combination of office work and fieldwork after work hours may be expected with International Customers.

         Excellent communication and people skills are needed to develop working relationships with the management team.

         30-50% travel will be required for this role.


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