Technical Sales - Water Treatment

Job Description

A Chemtrade Company

Position: Technical Sales
- Water Treatment

Primary

Location:

Home based
- Nebraska

Territory: Nebraska and surrounding States

Compensation

This role offers a $75,000.00 base salary plus a performance-based commission structure. Total annual earnings typically range from $100,000 to $200,000, depending on individual sales performance.

Technical Sales supports the company’s environmental water and wastewater treatment business by providing technical sales, system evaluations, and treatment program recommendations. The role focuses on chemical and polymer treatment solutions for industrial, agricultural, and municipal wastewater applications, with an emphasis on food and meat processing facilities.

• Willingness to travel across multi-state territories.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Wastewater Technology, or related technical field required (or equivalent industry experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment, chemical treatment programs, environmental services, or related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience with industrial wastewater equipment (DAF systems, clarifiers, presses).
• Proven ability to calculate chemical dosages and apply treatment chemistry principles.
• Experience in technical sales or customer-facing industrial roles preferred.

• Develop, manage, and grow relationships with agricultural and food-processing customers, including meat processors, as well as other industries and municipalities.
• Assess customer challenges and recommend appropriate chemical and polymer treatment programs for pre‑treatment prior to municipal discharge and full discharge treatment systems.
• Conduct on‑site evaluations of wastewater treatment systems and processes.
• Collaborate with customers, municipal authorities, and internal technical teams to ensure compliant and effective treatment solutions.
• Prepare and present technical proposals, treatment recommendations, and cost justifications.
• Support implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of treatment programs.
• Maintain accurate sales records, forecasts, and activity reports.
• Stay current on environmental regulations, wastewater treatment technologies, and industry best practices.

• Apply working knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment systems and how chemical programs integrate with equipment such as:
• Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) systems
• Screw presses
• Clarifiers
• Belt presses

• Calculate and apply chemical treatment dosages, including:
• Parts per million (PPM)
• Grams per liter (g/L)
• Solution concentrations and dilution calculations

• Apply basic knowledge of industrial electronics and instrumentation, including:
• Low‑voltage systems (e.g., 24 VDC)
• 4‑20 mA inputs and outputs
• Communicate effectively with maintenance and operations personnel regarding control signals and equipment interfaces.

• Demonstrate basic understanding of process piping systems, including flow paths, injection points, and common piping components used in wastewater treatment applications.

• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Build trust with customers, identify operational needs, and provide practical, value‑driven solutions.
• Work independently while coordinating effectively with internal technical and sales teams.

Polytec Inc's mission is to provide effective water treatment programs to customers through quality service, products, and technology. Our chemical programs provide our industrial and municipal customers with innovative, custom‑designed solutions that help them meet their pretreatment and direct‑discharge permit requirements. Polytec maintains a large chemical and transportation network that provides each customer with quick and reliable service.

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