Industrial Chemicals Support Specialist

The Davis & Shirtliff Group is the leading supplier of water and energy solutions in the region. The group is Kenyan based and operates through a network of Kenyan branches as well as regional subsidiaries in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Rwanda, South Sudan, DRC and Zimbabwe.

The company has a total complement of over 900 highly trained and professional staff spread across the region and seeks to fill the position of Industrial Chemicals Support Specialist.

Job Summary:

The Industrial Chemicals Support Specialist will be responsible for providing on-site technical support and performance optimization for industrial utility systems including boilers, cooling towers, and chillers. This role involves field service, troubleshooting, customer training, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Role and Responsibilities;

• Conductroutinesitevisitstomonitorandoptimizechemicaltreatmentprogramsforboilers,cooling towers,and chillers.
• Performwatersampling,testing,andanalysistoassesssystemhealthandrecommendcorrectiveactions.
• Troubleshootsystemissuessuchasscaling,corrosion,microbiological growth,and fouling.
• Preparedetailedservicereports,treatment recommendations,andperformancesummaries.
• Traincustomerpersonnelonsafechemicalhandling,dosing procedures,andsystem
• Ensurecompliancewithlocalenvironmentalandsafetyregulations.
• Collaboratewithsalesandengineeringteamstosupportcustomerretentionandgrowth.

Requirements:

• Diplomaor Degreein Chemical Engineering ,Industrial Chemistry,Environmental Science,orrelatedfield.
• 2+yearsofexperienceinwatertreatmentorindustrialutilities(boilers,cooling towers,chillers).
• Strongknowledgeofwaterchemistry,corrosion control,andmicrobiologicalmanagement.
• Familiaritywithchemicaldosingsystemsandwatertestingequipment.
• Excellentcommunicationandcustomerserviceskills.
• Valid driver’slicenseandwillingnesstotravelfrequently.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Abilitytointerprettechnicaldataandgenerateactionableinsights.
• Safety-consciouswithknowledgeofchemicalhandlingprotocols.
• Certificationinwatertreatmentorboileroperations.
• Experiencewithautomatedcontrolsystemsandremotemonitoring.

The successful candidates will join a dedicated team of specialists in the Water and Energy sectors which have significant potential for future growth. The job will provide a challenging and stimulating work environment with excellent growth opportunities for the successful candidates.

If you meet the set requirements and would like to be considered, please apply for the role before 26th January 2025.