Air & Gas Treatment, Purification & Filtration – U.S. Industrial Recruitment
ndustry Overview: Air and gas treatment, purification, and filtration systems are critical across industrial, commercial, and process applications in the U.S. They ensure process integrity, product quality, and workplace safety by removing contaminants, controlling humidity, and maintaining precise air or gas composition.
At Industrial Recruitment Group (IRG), we connect skilled professionals with organizations that design, manufacture, install, and maintain air and gas treatment, purification, and filtration systems. Our recruitment services span the full lifecycle—from engineering design and project execution to operations, maintenance, and technical sales—across industries that depend on clean and controlled air or gas systems.
Key Industries Served - We support recruitment for sectors that rely on high-quality air and gas systems, including:
- Manufacturing & Automation: Compressed air treatment, vacuum systems, and cleanroom air- Food & Beverage: Sterile air, vacuum filling, packaging, and carbonation- Pharmaceuticals & Biotech: Cleanroom filtration, gas purification, and freeze-drying- Oil, Gas & Petrochemical: Gas dehydration, separation, and purification systems- Energy & Utilities: Turbine control air, process gas conditioning, and emission control- Water & Wastewater: Aeration systems, gas separation, and filtration- Electronics & Semiconductor: Ultra-pure air and gases, contamination control- Commercial Buildings & Facilities: HVAC air treatment, filtration, and compressed air systems
Equipment & Systems We Cover - We recruit across all major air and gas treatment equipment, including:
- Air & Gas Dryers: Refrigerated, desiccant, and membrane dryers- Filtration & Separation: Coalescers, particulate filters, gas scrubbers, and strainers- Piping & Distribution: Manifolds, storage tanks, and skid-mounted systems- Compressors & Vacuum Systems: Rotary, screw, piston, and centrifugal units- Controls & Automation: PLCs, SCADA, smart sensors, and energy management systems- Packaged & Turnkey Systems: Fully integrated air and gas purification plants
Roles We Recruit - We provide recruitment solutions for technical, operational, and commercial positions:
- Engineering & Design: Mechanical, Process, and Applications Engineers- Projects & Commissioning: Project Engineers, Site Managers, Commissioning Technicians- Maintenance & Service: Field Service Engineers, Service Technicians, Maintenance Managers- Commercial & Sales: Technical Sales Engineers, Account Managers, Inside Sales, Product Specialists- Operations & Reliability: Plant Operators, Reliability Engineers, Energy Efficiency Managers- Leadership & Executive: Service Directors, General Managers, VP of Sales, Operations Managers
Future Trends & Outlook - The U.S. air and gas treatment industry is evolving with efficiency, automation, and sustainability driving growth:
- Energy Efficiency: Variable speed drives (VSD), heat recovery, and leak detection- Smart Systems: Predictive maintenance, IoT monitoring, and automated process control- Sustainability: Oil-free compressors, low-emission systems, and environmentally friendly refrigerants- Commercial Growth: Increased adoption in facilities management, industrial automation, and energy optimization- Health, Safety & Compliance (U.S.)
IRG recruits professionals familiar with American regulatory and safety standards, including:
- EPA Section 608: Refrigerant handling and certification for cooling and gas systems- OSHA: Worker safety and industrial system operation- ASME / ANSI / API: Pressure vessels, piping, and compressed air equipment compliance- NFPA: Fire and combustion safety for process systems- State & Local Environmental Codes: Emissions and air quality compliance
Key Employers & Industry Leaders Our network spans major OEMs, distributors, and service providers in the U.S. We specialize in working with companies that operate in the same market space as industry titans such as:
Manufacturers: Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Kaeser, Gardner Denver, Quincy, Sullair, Parker Hannifin.
Distributors & Service Providers: Skills & Competencies - Professionals we recruit typically have expertise in:
- Air and gas system design, operation, and optimization- Preventative maintenance and troubleshooting- Filtration, separation, and purification systems- PLC & controls integration- Energy efficiency audits and performance optimization- Safety and regulatory compliance
Why Industrial Recruitment Group? With deep knowledge of U.S. air and gas treatment systems, IRG connects companies with professionals who combine technical skill, operational experience, and commercial insight. We ensure you have the right talent to maximize performance, reliability, and compliance in every application.
