Technician lll, Industrial Water Treatment

Overview

Chem Treat’s sales support opportunities are specific to water treatment and require an individual with technical knowledge within the industry. This water treatment technical representative position focuses on maintaining and expanding a business base by maximizing profitability of assigned customer accounts. Individuals must provide professional and high‑quality customer and technical services, recommend and apply basic water treatment applications and solutions, and communicate program results to Chem Treat Account Managers and customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly perform water analysis and engage in advanced problem‑solving to apply the appropriate chemical solutions and monitor effects for additional treatment.
• Focus on performing required services, as dictated by contractual obligations.
• Consistently calibrate pumps and perform repairs that restore chemical feeds.
• Monitor product feed rates and their relative impact on the water sample and make necessary adjustments to the treatment program when gaps are detected.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical guidance and instruction to junior technicians.
• Enter results into software programs and communicate results through service reports.
• Assist in water‑related system improvement projects.
• Monitor product inventories.
• Utilize and maintain company equipment in good, clean condition.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Knowledge & Skills

• Technical skills, analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills; teamwork and leadership.
• Advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of company product portfolio and application uses.
• Ability to work with only limited supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new operating systems.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent skills.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science;
  Engineering or technical degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in water treatment, chemical or adjacent industries.

• Travel dependent on size of assigned territory.
• May require long hours and varied work schedules.
• Required to walk long distances, stand, climb (incl. stairs), balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.
• Constantly using hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards.
• Routinely required to reach with hands and arms, squat, turn/twist, or reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 pounds and sometimes required to maneuver drums weighing 250–800 pounds.
• Occasionally required to climb stairs and ladders and work at high elevations for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to drive both short and long distances, not to exceed DOT regulations.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Required to wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) for deliveries, including eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective apron, steel‑toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields.
• Occasionally in extreme heat conditions.
• Required to use ear plugs for hearing protection.
• Both indoor and outdoor sites may have high noise levels.
• Site locations may include boiler house, cooling tower, water plant, wastewater plant, or a process area.
• Use of hazardous chemicals is routine.
• Collaborative working environment; touches all levels within the customer organization.

At‑will basis:
Employment with Chem Treat is on an at‑will basis, which means that either the employee or Chem Treat can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, unless a written agreement is signed.

Chemtreat, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

US Only:
The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. The compensation range for this role is – .

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.